US First Lady Michelle Obama spent her Saturday cheering Serena Williams during her first round match against Jelena Jankovich. It seemed to have worked as the American cruised to an easy win.

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US First Lady Michelle Obama spent her Saturday cheering Serena Williams during her first round match against Jelena Jankovich. It seemed to have worked as the American cruised to an easy win.

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She is seen here chatting with Venus Williams (left) during the course of the match. She also reportedly gave a pep talk to Team USA, asking each member to take care.

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London was the center of political power admist sporting excellence on Friday. The top dignitaries of the world were here for the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympics. (AFP and AP images)

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US First Lady Michelle Obama was present during a reception at the Buckingham Palace. Here she is seen with Queen Elizabeth II.

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Michelle is seen here greeting the Duchess of Cambridge.

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Prince Albert of Monaco (right) is seen having a 'light' conversation with Michelle.

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Also present was Saudi Arabia's Prince Mohammed bin Nawaf Al Saud. This even as reports that Saudi Arabia has threatened a pull-out due to a restriction on one of its judo players from wearing hijab.

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Victor-Viorel Ponta, the Prime Minister of Romania and his wife Daciana Sarbu.

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Michelle Obama cheers Serena Williams

US First Lady Michelle Obama spent her Saturday cheering Serena Williams during her first round match against Jelena Jankovich. It seemed to have worked as the American cruised to an easy win.