In a heartwarming development, tennis champion Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, have joyfully welcomed their second child into the world. The power couple is a family of four now and has captured the attention and adoration of fans around the globe.
Serena Williams, renowned for her dominance on the tennis court, has also become a symbol of strength and empowerment for women off the court. This marks her second foray into motherhood, as she and Ohanian are already parents to a charming daughter born a few years ago.
Williams posted a video on social media to announce the news of their secondborn. In the video captioned, "Welcome my beautiful angel”, the couple is seen sitting at a table as their daughter Olympia joins in hugging her mother. A few seconds later, Williams dressed in an oversized pink hoodie and sneakers walks out of the frame, only to return with her baby in her arms. Their elder daughter is seen giving her baby sister gentle kisses.
Whereas, Ohanian shared adorable photos of their family of four. In the caption, he revealed the baby’s name, "Welcome, Adira River Ohanian, I'm grateful to report our house is teaming with love: a happy & healthy newborn girl and happy & healthy mama. Feeling grateful. @serenawilliams you've now given me another incomparable gift -- you're the GMOAT. Thanks to all the amazing medical staff who took care of my wife & our daughter. I'll never forget the moment I introduced @olympiaohanian to her baby sister. 'Your peace would have been like a river, your well-being like the waves of the sea".
The news of the new arrival was met with a wave of excitement on social media, with fans, fellow athletes, and celebrities sending their heartfelt congratulations. Williams and Ohanian - the co-founder of Reddit - have been quite open about their parenting journey, sharing both the triumphs and the challenges with their online followers.
The couple's commitment to each other and their growing family is evident in their unwavering support for one another's careers and personal endeavors. Williams, who has triumphed in numerous Grand Slam tournaments, including the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, has consistently credited Ohanian's encouragement and understanding as instrumental to her success both on and off the court.