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41-year-old Serena Williams stole the show at this year’s Met Gala. Making a starry appearance, the American tennis legend revealed to the world that she was pregnant with her second child. As a result, social media was sent into a frenzy, and millions of fans poured in their wishes for the superstar. Additionally, noted celebrities across the globe also reacted to this big news.

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This comes months after Serena had bid adieu to tennis. In what was an illustrious career, the 23-time Grand Slam champion played in front of her home fans during the final moments of her career. Understandably so, it was an emotional moment not only for Serena but also for the local fans. Recently, Serena dropped a big update on her second child which was followed by an adorable post.

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Serena Williams shows off her baby bump

The 41-year-old is known to keep her fan base engaged on social media by sharing adorable glimpses of her everyday life. As a result, she has built a massive fan army from across the globe. A few hours ago, Serena and her husband revealed the sex of their second child. The power couple organized a gala gender-reveal party to announce that they’ll soon have a baby girl welcoming them.

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They announced this update in style, as drones graced the sky and moments later, it spelled out the word ‘Girl.’ Further, Serena took to social media to share adorable glimpses from the party. Taking to her official Instagram handle, Serena showed off her baby bump. The poster above in the picture read, “Our next great adventure,” which the American legend mentioned in the caption too. Could this mean something exciting is coming up apart from this for her fans? Well, only time, and Serena can tell.

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Venus Williams can’t control her excitement during her sister’s baby’s gender-reveal party

Along with Serena’s husband Alexis Ohanian and their 5-year-old daughter, Olympia, the elder Williams sister, Venus was also present at the party. As the moment of gender reveal came, the 7-time Grand Slam champion screamed in excitement. Like every fan, Venus was deeply anticipating the moment too.

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Meanwhile, fans will soon be able to catch a glimpse of Venus in action. She has been given a wild card at the National Bank Open. The WTA 1000 tournament commences on August 7.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback. Drawing on his background as a recreational player, Vatsal adds a courtside perspective to his reporting, bringing depth and authenticity to Grand Slam coverage for the ES News Center. By combining sharp observation with a clear, engaging writing style, he ensures that key tennis moments are not only reported but truly understood. Fluent in English, French, and German, as well as three Indian languages, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi, Vatsal connects with a diverse global readership. With his mix of linguistic reach, analytical insight, and passion for the sport, he is carving a niche as a fresh, incisive voice in tennis journalism.

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