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Over the years, Serena Williams has enthralled tennis fans with her stupendous displays on the tennis court. From a very young age, the younger Williams sister mastered the art of winning, no matter what. Further, she has gone on to become one of the greatest players of all time in tennis. The former World Number 1 has clinched 23 Grand Slam singles titles, which is the most in the Open Era.

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However, Serena has struggled with injuries over the last year. She has been away from tennis for over ten months now due to a hamstring injury that she suffered at Wimbledon in June 2021.

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While Serena has taken a break from tennis, she has spent quality time with her family. Recently, she enjoyed a pre-screening with her husband, Alexis Ohanian.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian go on a movie-date

The 23-times Grand Slam champion accompanied her husband for the pre-screening of Tom Cruise’s Top Gun Maverick film. Sharing her excitement before the movie, she posted a story on her official Instagram handle, saying, “Pre-screening. Fun times and that is Alexis. Yeah!”

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Further, Reddit co-founder, Alexis Ohanian took to Twitter, saying, “I am so ready @TopGunMovie”

Recently, Alexis’ Seven Seven Six foundation donated $25 Million for child-care initiatives. Talking about this, he said, “The Child Care Quality & Innovation Initiative will work on developing and expanding the child care system in NYC, especially in child care deserts where there aren’t enough licensed child care providers.”

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The husband-wife duo has set a strong example of wanting to make the world a better place to live in. Earlier this year, Serena’s venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, received $111 Million as an inaugural fund. Later, she revealed that she aims to invest this amount in women and diversity.

On the tennis front, Serena is close to making her return to tennis. Moreover, she is determined as ever and aims to put her best foot forward on her return to the sport.

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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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