

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian have one of the most adorable stories about their relationship that you’ll ever hear! They first met in Rome in 2015 when the former World Number 1 was playing at the Italian Open. Subsequently, they struck an instant bond and Alexis began to attend Serena’s matches.
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A year later, the Reddit co-founder took Serena to the same place where they had first met. He proposed to Serena there, which she happily accepted. Following this, the two took to social media to announce this news.
Serena Williams once detailed the events surrounding Alexis’ marriage proposal
The 23-time Grand Slam champion took to Reddit to reveal the wonderful story of how Alexis had proposed to her. She said, “I came home a little late. Someone had a bag packed for me and a carriage awaited. Destination: Rome.”

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WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – MAY 19: Meghan Markle’s friend, US tennis player Serena Williams (L) and her husband US entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian (R) arrive for the wedding ceremony of Britain’s Prince Harry and US actress Meghan Markle at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle on May 19, 2018 in Windsor, England. (Photo by Odd ANDERSEN – WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Further, she went on to add, “To escort me to my very own “charming” back to where our stars first collided. And now it was full circle at the same table we first met by chance. This time he made it not by chance, but by choice. Down on one knee, he said 4 words and I said yes.”
Subsequently, Alexis reacted, saying, “And you made me the happiest man on the planet. Edit: you’re also a really cute Snoo. As I was drawing this for you, I thought, our Snoos should go out on a date sometime.”
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Alexis Ohanian turns coach for his daughter
Recently, the Reddit co-founder took to Twitter to share a glimpse of him becoming a soccer coach for his daughter, Olympia. Sharing their picture, Alexis said, “Coaching up the little one today. Life is good.”
Coaching up the little one today. Life is good. pic.twitter.com/i0riTwNtNV
— AlexisOhanian7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) October 2, 2022
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Alexis was spotted wearing Megan Rapinoe’s jersey. The Reddit co-founder has also invested in the NWSL team, Angel City FC. It has gone on to become the most valuable team in the league.
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