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Over the years, the bond between Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian has grown leaps and bounds. Together with their daughter, Olympia, they have become one of the most adorable families that fans admire. They are very active on social media and often share wonderful moments about their daily lives on social platforms like Instagram and Twitter.

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Further, Williams and Ohanian had a wonderful story of their first meeting. They met in Italy in May 2015 when Williams was playing in the Italian Open. Subsequently, the friendship between them developed and the rest is history! Recently, the 23-time Grand Slam champion talked about a hilarious incident from their first meeting.

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When Alexis Ohanian got into Serena Williams’ car

During ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’, the American legend opened up about an incident from her first meeting with her husband. She said, “I win the match and I’m going home and this guy gets in the car and he’s like six-five and he’s big. And I’m like, ‘What is this guy getting in the car with us for?’ So I look over at my agent and I’m like, “Jill, what is this guy doing? Why do I have security? You need to tell me if I have stalkers.’ Because you know how stalkers are.”

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Further, she added, “I’m like, ‘You need to tell me when I have stalkers because that’s not fair that. I need to know so I can be prepared. If something happens, I wanna be ready’. And she’s like, “No, no, no, that’s Alexis'”. Because he’s really tall. He’s six-five. So I thought he was the security. I’m a nightmare.” 

Serena receives a gift from Gatorade

Earlier this week, Gatorade sent in a gift for Serena Williams. In the video shared by the brand on its official Instagram handle, Williams can be seen unpacking the gift. She found a ‘cool’ jacket with the letter ‘S’ embedded in it.

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The American legend has a partnership with Gatorade and has been featured in many commercials for the brand.

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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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