Former world No. 1 Serena Williams is balancing her role as a mother of two with a return to competitive tennis at Wimbledon in 2026.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion received a wild card entry into the ladies' singles tournament, marking her first appearance since the 2022 US Open.
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Williams shares daughters Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., eight, and Adira River Ohanian, two, with husband Alexis Ohanian.
She has made clear that her family takes precedence over her athletic career.
When asked by Byrdie in April 2024 what brings her the most happiness, Williams replied: "My kids.
I can't say that a Wimbledon trophy holds a candle to volunteering at my kid's school."
Family Life and Early Challenges
Williams discovered she was pregnant with Olympia shortly before winning the 2017 Australian Open.
She recalled the moment to Vanity Fair: "I did a double take and my heart dropped. Like literally dropped.
Oh my God, this can't be — I've got to play a tournament. How am I going to play the Australian Open?"
Ohanian noted on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
that the couple suspected the baby would be a girl because of the physical challenges Williams endured during the tournament.
"[Serena] won the Australian Open while pregnant.
And she remarked that she feels like it has to be a girl because everything that that baby went through and handled like a champ, only a woman could be strong enough to take on," he said.
