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Serena Williams gives birth to her second child Adira River Ohanian

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Tennis champion Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, welcomed their second child, a daughter named Adira River Ohanian.

Alexis Ohanian shared the joyful news on social media, posting a heartwarming photo of Serena cradling their newborn daughter while their elder child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., aged five, sat by her side.F4KSewOWcAAG Pj

With evident happiness, Mr. Ohanian wrote, “Welcome, Adira River Ohanian. I’m grateful to report our house is teeming with love: a happy & healthy newborn girl and happy & healthy mama. Feeling grateful.

Serena Williams, you’ve now given me another incomparable gift — you’re the GMOAT. Thanks to all the amazing medical staff who took care of my wife & our daughter.

I’ll never forget the moment I introduced Olympia Ohanian to her baby sister.” Another heartwarming photo captured the beautiful moment when Mr. Ohanian placed the new baby on Olympia’s lap, symbolizing the beginning of their sibling bond.

Earlier, Serena Williams had shared a six-minute video on YouTube, documenting her preparations for a “baby shower slash gender reveal” party.

The video showcased her excitement about expecting a baby girl. The tennis champion playfully declared herself “Team Pink” and confessed that she felt unprepared if the gender reveal were to unveil a son.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian tied the knot in November 2017, shortly after welcoming their first child, Olympia, in September of the same year

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