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Serena Williams makes shock pregnancy announcement at Met Gala and debuts baby bump in pics with husband Alexis Ohanian
TENNIS legend Serena Williams has announced that she is expecting her second child.
The 41-year-old recently retired former world number one subtly revealed the news on Instagram.
In a series of shots in her stunning Met Gala outfit, Williams could be seen with a distinct baby bump which she cradled in one of the snaps.
She captioned the images: “Was so excited when Anna Wintour invited the 3 of us to the Met Gala.”
Williams’ Instagram has been flooded with congratulatory messages since announcing the news on Monday evening.
These include follow former tennis star Caroline Wozniacki, singer Ciara, actresses Tabitha Brown and Storm Reid, and former Olympian Lindsey Vonn.
Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian welcomed their first child, five-year-old Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., in 2017.
The couple has been together since late 2015, eventually tying the knot in 2017.
A 23-time singles Grand Slam Champion and fourteen-time doubles Grand Slam Champion, Williams retired from the sport in September 2022 following her exit from the U.S. Open.
And during a recent appearance on “Person to Person” with Norah O’Donnell, she admitted that she was “definitely” missing tennis.
Williams said: “It doesn’t feel like it been that long.
“But yeah, I miss playing, I’ve been doing it my entire life. So I think it will be something I will forever, always miss.”
She may miss playing, but Williams still has a busy schedule.
The soon-to-be mother of two is also a successful businesswoman, working as the CEO of venture capital firm Serena Ventures, and the owner of fashion brand S By Serena.
Williams retired after the 2022 U.S. Open[/caption]
She and Ohanian welcomed their first child, Alexis Olympia, in 2017[/caption]
Met Gala 2023: Serena Williams debuts pregnancy number two with husband Alexis Ohanian
Serena Williams Reveals Pregnancy at the MET Gala 2023
Congratulations are in order for Serena Williams!
For, the tennis legend and her entrepreneur husband Alexis Ohanian have announced that they are expecting their second child together.
And the reveal was made in tandem with them hitting the red carpet at the MET Gala 2023.
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Taking to social media upon arriving at the New York event,
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“He’s a B-tch”: DRAM, Kanye West, Ice Spice, & Serena Williams’ Husband Clap Back at Drake Over ‘Her Loss’ Disses
‘Back to Back’ beau Drake kept the disses coming back to back in his latest album, ‘Her Loss,’ a joint effort with fellow chart-topping rapper 21 Savage.
Since the set’s November 4 release, the Canadian hitmaker has been dominating headlines for bars that many listeners have perceived to be shade toward unsuspecting targets.
When not getting a tongue lashing from Megan Thee Stallion for a line in the LP’s housed cut ‘Circo Loco’
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Serena Williams breaks down in tears as US Open dream is ended by Ajla Tomljanovic in last match of her iconic career
FAREWELL, Serena Williams. Thanks for all the memories.
For the 1,014th and final time, the American superstar laid down her racket, zipped up her bag and walked off a professional tennis court.
Serena Williams broke down in tears as she gave an emotional speech after losing on Friday night[/caption]
Serena Williams saw her US Open dream ended on Friday[/caption]
An extraordinary 27-year career that began against-the-odds on the tough streets of Compton in California – one that broke all racial and societal expectations – has finally come to an end here in New York City.
To a standing ovation from nearly 24,000 people, Williams exited the Arthur Ashe Stadium with her swansong US Open tournament ending in the third round following this marathon encounter.
Australian Alja Tomljanovic will forever go down as the last opponent that Williams ever faced across the net.
Williams, a mum of one, plans to “evolve away from tennis” now her Flushing Meadows jaunt is over just a few weeks before her 41st birthday.
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This 7-5 6-7 6-1 three-hour loss means Williams finishes one major shy of Margaret Court’s record tally of 24 singles Slams that has stood since 1973.
Serena broke down in tears as she was interviewed on court and Tina Turner’s Simply the Best was played.
She said: “Thank you so much, you guys were amazing. I tried. Alja played a little bit better.
“Thank you daddy, I know you are watching. Thanks mum.
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“Everyone that is here, everyone that has been on my side, literally decades, it all started with my parents.
“They deserved everything. I am really grateful for them. These are happy tears.
“I wouldn’t be Serena if there wasn’t Venus. Thank you. She is the only reason why Serena Williams ever existed.
“To my husband, my daughter Olympia, everyone in that box, it has been a fun ride.
“It has been the most incredible ride and journey I have been on my life. I am grateful to every person that has said ‘Go Serena’.
“You never know, but I don’t think that I will be back.”
In the eyes of many, Serena will be regarded as the “Greatest Of All Time”, irrespective of the fact she will be behind Court, 80, in the record books.
But the 40-year-old Williams is not the same dominant force that she was 5-10 years ago and fatigue possibly played its part as she was defeated over three gruelling sets.
Unlike in the first and second rounds, Williams came into this tie as the pre-match favourite, not the underdog, taking on someone who was appearing for the first time on the biggest permanent tennis court in the world.
Serena Williams gave every last bit of effort to try and keep her career going[/caption]
The 23-time grand slam champion couldn’t produce one more night of magic[/caption]
Australia’s Ajla Tomljanovic celebrates a momentous win for her[/caption]
Tomljanovic – who was opposite the net when Emma Raducanu had breathing problems at Wimbledon 2021 – won the toss and elected to receive.
It proved to be a wise move as unforced errors from a clearly nervous Williams saw an early break.
But Tomljanovic could not back up that advantage and was immediately broken back.
Williams, who tried to kill the points as quickly as possible and avoid long rallies, broke to move 5-3 ahead and was now serving for the first set.
However Tomljanovic, 29, won the next four games in a row and for the first time this week, Williams found herself a set behind.
Williams responded positively by moving 4-0 ahead and then 5-2 up and even had four set points in the ninth game of the second set.
But it is to Tomljanovic’s credit, when everyone in the stadium was willing against her, when thousands were whooping at her double faults, that she persevered and slowly ground out the points.
Williams had everybody up on their feet when she prevailed in the second-set tie-break and hopes of a magical comeback win remained on the cards.
You just wondered how tired Williams was going to be given that she played in a first-round doubles defeat with her older sister Venus only 24 hours earlier.
And in the third set, it was the younger woman who prevailed as Tomljanovic continued her impressive returning motion.
But to reach the fourth round here for the first time she had to do it the hard way, finally triumphing on her SIXTH match point as Williams refused to yield.
It was always going to be difficult for someone who had barely played in the past year to return to the elite scene and lift one of the four majors.
Credit to Williams for giving it a go and going out fighting — because if anyone had the ability to do the remarkable then she had previous for that.
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Especially when she was able to fire down 117mph aces and maintain pace with someone 11 years her junior.
But in the end there will be no golden hue to a distinguished career, arguably the most successful we have ever witnessed in women’s tennis.
Serena Williams vs Ajla Tomljanovic US Open LIVE RESULTS: Serena loses epic in New York
SERENA WILLIAMS’ dream of a farewell US Open victory were ended on Friday night.
The 40-year-old tennis icon was beaten by Australian Ajla Tomljanovic in a marathon match on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Serena went down 7-5, 6-7, 6-1 in just over three hours in what is probably her last ever match.
Here is how it all unfolded…
Serena Williams CRASHES OUT of US Open in three sets to Ajla Tomljanovic in potential last match
Serena Williams vs Anett Kontaveit – LIVE results: Serena wins thriller to move into third round
SERENA WILLIAMS kept her hopes of a miracle US Open win alive with a thrilling victory.
The 40-year-old beat No 2 seed Anett Kontaveit in a three-set battle in front of an electric Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Serena took it 7-6 2-6 6-2 on another magical night in New York.
Here’s how it all unfolded…