It’s been about a year since Serena Williams retired from her legendary professional tennis career, and her post-tennis life already has some exciting developments.
On Tuesday, Williams and husband, Alexis Ohanian, announced the birth of their second daughter, sharing that her name is Adira River. Adira’s sister, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was born back in 2017 after Serena overcame life-threatening complications with the pregnancy.
The couple made the announcement with a pair of social media posts. Alexis made the announcement on Twitter while Serena shared a video with her family and newborn daughter on TikTok along with the caption, “Welcome my beautiful angel.”
@serenaWelcome my beautiful angel
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… pic.twitter.com/AUwvt8JprI
— Alexis Ohanian 🧠 (@alexisohanian) August 22, 2023
The tennis world was quick to congratulate the family on their new addition.
This was how Twitter reacted
Congratulations @serenawilliams, @alexisohanian and Olympia on the new addition to your family 💞
Welcome, Adira 💫 https://t.co/CDZHehsDFS
— wta (@WTA) August 22, 2023
Welcome to the newest member of the Angel City FC ownership group!! https://t.co/fYqguCelJY
— Anthony DiCicco (@DiCiccoMethod) August 22, 2023
Congrats to Serena and Alexis! https://t.co/PHTlSOVVll
— Britni Danielle (@BritniDWrites) August 22, 2023
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian welcome their second child, a girl named Adira River. ❤️
(🎥 @serenawilliams) pic.twitter.com/CVc2Igg4V9
— NBC Olympics & Paralympics (@NBCOlympics) August 22, 2023
Congratulations on your new baby girl Serena! 💕
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 22, 2023
Welcome to the world, Adira! 💕
A massive congratulations to @serenawilliams, @alexisohanian and Olympia on the newest member of their family! 🥺 https://t.co/khHN44OAs7
— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) August 22, 2023
Congratulations to them both.
