Grand Slam-winning tennis player Serena Williams recently took to Instagram to share a heartwarming moment of her three-year-old daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., honing her skills on the tennis court, following her mother’s footsteps.
In the endearing snapshot, Olympia—whom Williams shares with Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian—is dressed in a stylish ƅlɑϲkɑnd wҺιte abstract-patterned sweatshirt and skirt, paired with white tennis shoes. With determination evident in her eyes, the young prodigy is captured mid-swing, holding a racket that’s nearly half her size, poised to strike the green tennis ball hurtling towards her. In the background, Williams can be seen observing Olympia’s training session, adding to the touching scene.
“Turn, back, reach, head, follow through,” Williams affectionately captioned the photo, capturing the essence of Olympia’s budding talent and echoing the proud legacy of athleticism within their family.
The tennis champion previously shared her decision to enroll her daughter in tennis lessons at a tender age. In a video she posted to her Instagram Story in October of the previous year, Williams humorously remarked, “Guys, I signed Olympia up for tennis lessons. Don’t even start with me, because I’m not giving her tennis lessons; I signed her up for some. But the lady has no idea that it’s my daughter, so we’ll see how that goes.”
She continued, “I’m not a pusҺ mom, but I know my preferred techniques, so I’ll ensure she’s equipped with some techniques.” In preparation for Olympia’s lessons, Williams also had her watch a tennis match, brеɑkinɡ down the moves play-by-play. “See that open stance?” she’s heard explaining to Olympia in the video.