Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian Welcome Their Second Child: A Joyous Announcement

Serena Williams and her spouse, Alexis Ohanian, have made an announcement about the birth of their second child.

On Instagram and TikTok, Williams and Ohanian shared their joy on Tuesday as they welcomed Adira River Ohanian into their family.

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Their first child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was born on September 1, 2017.

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Alexis Ohanian took to Instagram to express his gratitude, stating that their home is now filled with love, thanks to the arrival of a healthy baby girl and a healthy mother.

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The couple shared heartwarming photos on Instagram, capturing the joyous moments of their expanded family.

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Serena Williams also took to TikTok to share a video in which she introduces her newborn to the rest of her family.

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After the US Open in September 2022, Serena Williams decided to retire from her professional tennis career.

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In a Vogue essay where she explained her decision to "evolve away" from the game, Williams mentioned her intention to focus on expanding her family post-tennis.

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The announcement of their second child's birth marks another milestone in Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian's journey together.

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Through their heartfelt social media posts, the couple has let the world share in their happiness as they welcome their new baby girl.

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