Serena Williams is now a mother of two. The 23-time Grand Slam-winning legend has given birth to her second child, Adira River Ohanian.
Williams's husband, Alexis Ohanian, posted on social media about the occasion on Tuesday: "A happy & healthy newborn girl and happy & healthy mama. ... You're the GMOAT."
Welcome, Adira River Ohanian.
— Alexis Ohanian 🧠 (@alexisohanian) August 22, 2023
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… pic.twitter.com/AUwvt8JprI
Williams herself debuted a video of Adira with the full family on her TikTok account later on Tuesday:
My wife made a fun little video: https://t.co/006n5kemNp
— Alexis Ohanian 🧠 (@alexisohanian) August 22, 2023
Williams announced her pregnancy in May ahead of her attendance at the Met Gala with husband Ohanian.
Adira's birth makes Williams's eldest daughter Olympia a big sister. Olympia will turn six years old during the upcoming US Open.
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Williams, 41, will mark her first full year of retirement soon, having last played at last year's US Open. Along with her 23 Grand Slam singles titles, Williams spent 319 weeks ranked World No.1 and won 14 Grand Slam doubles titles alongside her sister Venus.
Congratulations on your new baby girl Serena! 💕
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 22, 2023
Heart is full 🫶
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) August 22, 2023
Congratulations to @serenawilliams and @alexisohanian!
Welcome to the world, Adira River Ohanian 💙 pic.twitter.com/rszao6pIkN
¡Bienvenida al mundo y a la gran familia del tenis, Adira River Ohanian! 💜@serenawilliams | @alexisohanian pic.twitter.com/GBeKKd22H8
— GDL OPEN AKRON WTA1000 (@WTAGuadalajara) August 22, 2023