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As 6YO Daughter Continues ‘Navigating’ a New Reality, Serena Williams Has Her Say on an Endearing Bond

Published 11/06/2023, 10:28 PM EST

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Serena Williams has reasons to beam with pride! On the professional front, she won CMDA’s Fashion Icon Award recently; on the personal front, her little family is the cause of her happiness. Some time ago, she welcomed her second daughter, Adira. Since then, a lot of things in their household have changed. Olympia Ohanian has become a big sister, pulling off duties for her younger sibling, navigating a new reality.

Recently, the 23-time Grand Slam champion opened up about how her 6-year-old daughter enjoys being a big sister while trying to navigate a whole new path of sisterhood. Let’s see what Williams has to say about praising her daughter for taking on the role of big sister.

Serena Williams opens up about Olympia pulling the big sister role 

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The former world number one came into the limelight after months of becoming a new mother and putting things in place as a family of four. As the 42-year-old American tennis legend received the CFDA Fashion Icon Award, in a little chit-chat on the red carpet with ET, she talked about Olympia getting into the big sister role.

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Along with that, she also shared a cute moment explaining the bond between her 6-year-old and Adira. Williams said, “She is navigating it; she loves it. And you know the dearest, the tiny little baby, so Olympia calls her a little sis. She prayed for a sister.” 

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While trying to give all her love to her little one, it’s the heartwarming moments that take over the former world number one’s heart. Although the 23-time Grand Slam champion since her retirement has openly talked about how Olympia was eager to have a younger sibling, now that her wish has been fulfilled, she is enjoying her role to the fullest.

Subsequently, even if it’s her favorite thing, she is ready to give it all to her younger sister. Before welcoming the youngest addition to the family, Serena Williams’ elder daughter was ordered to make a sacrifice for her little sister even before her arrival.

When Williams’ daughter Olympia sacrificed her playroom for Adira 

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After giving birth to her second daughter, the 42-year-old American tennis legend took to her YouTube channel to share a video regarding how she has created a nursery for a younger one. But the new nursery was once Olympia’s playroom, which apparently went to her sister.

Although she sacrificed her room for her sister, she also shared her disappointment by throwing some tantrums around her mother. She pulled off an angry fit, showcasing her disappointment as she stopped her mother from entering the playroom. While the doting mother handled the situation calmly, Olympia’s disappointment was quite clear on her face.

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Nevertheless, what do you think about Olympia’s big sister’s love? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Pratishtha Prakash is a Senior Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. With over 1600 articles under her name, she has an unbridled passion for covering the intriguing developments in the off-court lives of the biggest tennis stars. Pratishtha entered the dynamic world of sports journalism after completing her Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media and Journalism.
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