Serena Williams has shared a never-before-seen photo of her second daughter, Adira, in a new clip from her ESPN+ series In The Arena: Serena Williams.
The video opens with the special moment when Olympia, Serena’s first daughter, discovers she’s going to be a big sister.
Serena lifts her T-shirt, revealing her baby bump, as her husband, Alexis Ohanian, enthusiastically tells their then 5-year-old Olympia, “You’re going to be a big sister!”
Olympia’s reaction is nothing short of priceless—she bursts into excited screams and runs around the room, leaving her parents in laughter.
The adorable moment ends with a touching family photo featuring Serena, 42, Alexis, 41, and their two daughters, Adira and 6-year-old Olympia.
Adira recently celebrated her first birthday earlier this month and Serena marked the occasion by sharing throwback photos from her maternity shoot.
In an Instagram post, the tennis star reflected on the past year, writing, “A year ago today – August 15th – I gave birth to my second baby girl, Adira River Ohanian. She is a true light. Here’s a peek inside my maternity shoot.”
Serena also shared a sweet photo of just her and Olympia, accompanied by a touching caption.
“Olympia is always there for me,” Williams wrote. “Before having a second child, I always wondered, ‘how could I love anything as much as I love @olympiaohanian?'”
She continued, “Then Adira came along … she is so special, so fun, so funny, so loving, so sweet and so strong!!! You see, God makes your heart get bigger. Because my love for Olympia has not dimmed. My heart simply now is doubled the size and I have a greater capacity to love more!”
Williams, who retired from professional tennis after an iconic 27-year career, continues to share her journey through her ESPN+ series.
In The Arena: Serena Williams offers a deeper look into Serena’s most memorable Grand Slam moments and the significant milestones that have shaped her life. The series not only highlights her achievements on the court but also provides a glimpse into the personal experiences that have defined her as a mother, wife, and global icon.
