While in Paris for the 2024 Olympics, Serena Williams and her family attempted to eat at a hotel rooftop restaurant, but were reportedly denied entry despite empty tables. ‘Always a first’ she wrote. Check comments 👇

Williams, 42, has been in Paris with her husband Alexis Ohanian, and their two daughters Olympia, 6, and Adira, 10 months, since the start of the 2024 Olympics.

The four-time Olympic gold medalist was involved in this year’s Olympic torch relay as the torch made its way from the Seine to the Olympic Cauldron. During her segment, she was joined by Rafael Nadal, Carl Lewis, and Nadia Comăneci.

Dear Mrs. Williams, Please accept our deepest apologies for the disappointment you encountered tonight. Unfortunately, our rooftop bar was indeed fully booked and the only unoccupied tables you saw belonged to our gourmet restaurant, L’Oiseau Blanc, which was fully reserved,” the hotel’s response read.

“We have always been honored to welcome you and will always be to welcome you again,” they concluded