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‘Making Sure I Had a D*mn Good Answer’ – Serena Williams’ Husband Alex Ohanian’s Emotional Message as He Dedicates Latest Award to Daughter Olympia

Published 10/14/2022, 5:40 PM EDT

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Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian welcomed their daughter Olympia in 2017. Ohanian, at an event, thanked his young daughter for making him a better man. He also added that he was grateful that Williams brought their daughter into his life. Earlier in the event, he was awarded a prestigious award by the Billie Jean King foundation.


Alexis Ohanian stressed the need for a safe work environment in the NWSL (National Women’s Soccer League) while accepting an award. Upon receiving the award, he thanked his daughter and fans for their continued support and motivation. The loving father tells how he worked hard to make his daughter proud and set a good example.

Ohanian thanks his daughter for inspiring him to venture into NWSL

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The Reddit cofounder and philanthropist was at the annual Salute to Women in Sports event, where he was awarded the Champions for Equality Award on Wednesday. During his acceptance speech, Ohanian dedicated his award to his five-year-old daughter and called to enhance the safety of women involved with the NWSL.

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The husband of Serena Williams tweeted, “When my daughter asks me ‘what did I do?’– I decided two years ago that I’d spend the rest of my life making sure I had a damn good answer  so far so good. Still on the starting line tho.”

Serena Williams’ Husband Alexis Ohanian Proudly Wears Custom-Made Ornament Involving Five-Year-Old Olympia

Alexis Ohanian recently commented on how his daughter influenced his life decisions. Ohanian said he saw the U.S. women’s soccer team win the World Cup in 2019 and talked about how Olympia could one day play in the World Cup.

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The lead investor of Angel City FC commends the NSWL players for their call for accountability and change. Last month, Olympia and her father were seen supporting and cheering the 23-time Grand Slam champion and mother Serena Williams as she competed in the 2022 US Open. Moreover, Ohanian regularly posts pictures of his daughter on social media. He recently posted a video of his pancake artistry skills and prepared a little mermaid-style breakfast for Olympia at her request.

Ohanian enjoys spending time with his daughter and family

The charming father-daughter duo, Alexis Ohanian and Olympia, always greet their fans with funny jokes. Olympia loves being with her father and Ohanian is just as happy in her company. During the US Open, Alexis Ohanian wore a t-shirt with his daughter Olympia’s face to support his wife.

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Watch This Story – Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian makes artistic pancakes for daughter Olympia

When Olympia was just a few weeks old, her proud parents loved showing off her trendiest moments. Fans have seen all of her talents and pretty mother-daughter duo pictures. Eager fans have often witnessed the family of three spending time and traveling all over the world.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Tennis Author at EssentiallySports. A dentist by profession, he developed an unbridled love for tennis from the moment his father introduced him to the sport. Watching Roger Federer dominate the ATP tour with his unique and effortless style played a pivotal role in pushing Aditya to write about tennis for national publications.
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Tony Thomas