The retired tennis star found solace in comforting hugs from her daughter, Adira River, following her candid admission of having a difficult day. Sharing a heartwarming moment on social media, Serena Williams posted a touching photo of her daughter snuggled against her chest, wrapped in a blue polka-dot blanket.

Captioning the photo with “This makes me so happy,” Williams expressed her joy in the precious moment. Just hours prior to sharing the photo, Williams had opened up on her social media platform about her мentаl health struggles, stating, “I’m not okay today. And it’s okay to not be okay. No one is okay every day. If you are not okay today, I will be with you. There is always tomorrow Love you.”

The 23-time Grand Slam champion received an outpouring of support from fans, who appreciated her honesty and vulnerability. Messages of gratitude flooded in, with one person expressing, “This spoke to me. Thank you for these energy-giving words. I have prayed for you, you will be okay! I will be okay also.” Others commended Williams for her openness about her feelings and encouraged her to practice self-compassion and seek support from loved ones during challenging moments. Overall, Williams’ transparency and resilience resonated deeply with her fans, who acknowledged her as a source of inspiration and light.