Serena Williams had a racket in her hand once again, but this time it was to introduce her youngest daughter to her favorite game. Williams, 44, shared a series of photos via Instagram on Monday, November 24, showing her teaching the game to daughter Adira, 2. (Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian also share daughter Olympia, 8.) "This is me sharing my passion for tennis with my youngest daughter," Williams wrote in the caption. In the photos, Adira had a racket of her own and looked to be getting some early lessons from mom, who was showing her the proper form. Serena Williams Says Daughter Olympia 'Loves' Being an Older Sister to Adira Though it will be a while before Adira is old enough to start collecting Grand Slams, fans in the comments section were already imagining Adira and Olympia becoming the next Venus and Serena. "If your daughters play tennis it would be epic and a legit reincarnation," one commenter wrote. Serena Williams and Adira Ohanian Courtesy of Serena Williams/Instagram "The start of the next 'Williams Sisters,'" added another. As intriguing as the thought might be, Williams has spoken extensively about not wanting to force tennis on her kids - especially at a young age. Serena Williams' Daughter Olympia Hilariously Outs Her for Wearing a Wig "I would hate her to have to deal with comparisons or expectations," Williams said of Olympia in a 2018 interview with Vogue. "It's so much work, and I've given up so much. I don't regret it, but it's like Sliding Doors: Go through a different door and lead a different life. I'd like her to have a normal life. I didn't have that." She continued, "I think sometimes women limit themselves. I'm not sure why we think that way, but I know that we're sometimes taught to not dream as big as men, not to believe we can be a president or a CEO, when in the same household, a male child is told he can be anything he wants. I'm so glad I had a daughter. I want to teach her that there are no limits." That sentiment didn't change when Adira arrived. Williams discussed being a mom in a 2024 interview with Byrdie, saying she wants her daughters to explore everything that interests them. Angelina Jolie and More Celeb Parents Who Had Twinning Style With Their Kids "I also hope my daughters see how many different passions I have - from tennis to beauty - and learn that they can lead dynamic careers and lives across their many interests," she said. White Adira is still trying new things, including tennis, Olympia has already shown an interest in fashion, music, soccer and tennis. She even became a part-owner of the NWSL's Angel City FC before her third birthday. "I do think she's a mix of both creative and athletic right now. Mini golf was her thing a year or so ago, and then we got her proper golfing lessons, and she's loved it," Ohanian, 42, told People in 2023. "On the creative side, she loves to dance. Maybe that's where she'll land - somewhere in the creative end and athletic ... Like any parent, we just want her to have fun, and we're fortunate enough to be able to expose her to anything she could be interested in."
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Serena Williams Takes to the Tennis Court With Youngest Daughter Adira
November 24, 2025
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