Tennis Icon Serena Williams Welcomes Second Child, Names Her Adira River Ohanian

Serena Williams, renowned in the world of tennis, has celebrated the birth of her second child, a daughter named Adira River Ohanian. Together with her spouse, Alexis Ohanian, the couple shared the joyous news through their social media accounts on Tuesday.

In a touching TikTok video, Williams expressed her heartfelt sentiments: "Welcome, my beautiful angel." The video showcases Williams, Ohanian, and their four-year-old daughter Olympia embracing the newest addition to their family.

Ohanian also took to the messaging platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to share his gratitude and excitement: "I'm grateful to report our house is teeming with love: a happy and healthy newborn girl and a happy and healthy mama. Feeling grateful."

Having claimed an astonishing 23 Grand Slam titles, Williams had previously indicated a shift away from tennis after the U.S. Open last year, mentioning that she was "evolving away." Her pregnancy was confirmed in May, a revelation she made on the red carpet of the Met Gala in New York.

The arrival of their second child hints at a diminishing likelihood of a return to competitive tennis for the 41-year-old Williams, who stands as one of the most accomplished athletes in the sport's history.