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Inside Serena Williams’ Family: Meet Her Two Daughters

Serena Williams is a household name in tennis. The mega celebrity changed the dynamic of tennis when she first won her award in the…

By Jaylin Khan••3 min read• Updated September 14, 2026
Serena Williams Children

Serena Williams is a household name in tennis. The mega celebrity changed the dynamic of tennis when she first won her award in the under-10 division. This online copy would not talk about her star status but about her children and why they are the talk of the town. According to Hello, she is now 44 and has two children, known as Olympia Ohanian Jr. (aged 8) and Adira River Ohanian (aged 2). 

Presenting You The Princesses 

Serena Williams became a doting mother at 35. Conceiving at this age is tough since fertility declines, and giving birth to two daughters has been a dream come true for Serena. 

According to the latest report from sportsmeseum, the celebrity tied the knot with her husband, Alexis Ohanian, in 2017. They welcomed their first bundle of joy that same year and were gifted with a second child six years later (2023). 

She loves being a mother, and the recent interview with Byrdie proves that. When the reporter asked what makes her happiest: The trophies or the children? She said, “Holding my two babies and assisting them in their kindergarten duty makes me feel alive rather than holding a trophy in my hand”. 

Fan praises about Serena’s Daughter

If you do a quick check of Serena’s Instagram, you would notice that she sometimes shares her family moments by posting pictures of her two daughters. Whenever that is done, fans flood her handle by commenting praises to the sisters and appreciating her role as a mother. The reactions are always warm and filled with love, showing that she always keeps the Ohanian household in the spotlight. 

Pregnancy was not easy for her

Insights from Hello declare that Serena had a difficult first pregnancy. When she announced her retirement from professional tennis in 2022, she explained that becoming a mother changed her priorities. 

She said, “I have become a mother now, and my sole duty is to take care of them.” Later, in an interview with Vogue, Williams shared that her doctors told her she could have a second child whenever she felt ready. She added, “The doctors told me that I can add a second baby to the family whenever I am ready, and I think I am ready as ever.” 

Setting the Record Straight on the Surrogacy Rumors 

The People clearly highlight that the second baby of the athlete is not a surrogate child. During her first pregnancy, she had some medical issues, and thus the second baby was a C-section. We love her so much since she spoke about her surgery so openly. Though she missed the birth of her second baby naturally, the second baby was welcomed with open arms too. 

We wish her all the happiness 

Serena had a sterling career as a tennis player, and now she is a living example of how strong women can hold their family together.  Being an empowered woman, she chose to retire and take care of the family. This is nothing short of “ impeccable mama energy.” 

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Jaylin Khan

Jaylin Khan is an entertainment writer at elivestory.com who covers celebrity biographies, entertainment news, digital media and the latest pop culture trends. Drawing information from credible and trusted sources, she combines verified facts with thoughtful opinions to create engaging and informative articles for readers.

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