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Serena Williams Once Contemplated to Have Kids Earlier in Her Career Owing to a Bizarre Logic – ‘Be My Road Dog..’

Published 11/15/2022, 8:23 AM EST

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During her stellar tennis journey, the American tennis legend, Serena Williams, has delivered some of the most iconic performances on the court. Williams has constantly worked hard throughout her journey in order to reach unprecedented heights. She also achieved various Grand Slam titles by defeating some of the greatest players on the WTA tour.

Whether it is adjusting her diet or making changes to her schedule, the 23-time singles Grand Slam champion has made compromises to achieve success on the court. However, Williams once contemplated of have kids earlier part of the journey. She further revealed a hilarious reason behind it.

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Serena Williams once talked about having kids at a young age

The American tennis icon was once featured in an interview where she talked about some dominant figures in sports then. Meanwhile, Serena Williams also talked about her tennis journey and also becoming a parent at a young age. The 23-time singles Grand Slam champion further likened the experience of having a baby to that of having a “road dog.

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“I’ve thought it would be cool to have a baby young,” Williams stated. She further went on to compare a baby to a “road dog” as she stated, “You know, be my road dog – like my dogs, they travel the world – but there’s always something you have to give up for success.” However, Williams further added, “Everything comes at a cost. Just what are you willing to pay for it?”

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During her illustrious tennis journey, the former US Open champion later tied the knot with the American internet entrepreneur, Alexis Ohanian. Additionally, Williams stunned a plethora of fans when she won the Australian Open while she was pregnant. After her Grand Slam victory, Williams gave birth to an adorable daughter, Olympia Ohanian.

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Williams’ relationship with her daughter

After moving away from the tennis court, the American tennis star has invested her efforts in taking care of her 5-year-old daughter, Olympia Ohanian. Williams’ loving relationship with Olympia was very evident when she made an adorable doll named “Qai Qai” for her daughter. She further launched a titled, “The Adventures of Qai Qai” which has already inspired a lot of children, including Olympia.

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Williams takes her daughter to soccer practice as Olympia is a huge soccer fan. Additionally, she previously volunteered to be an assistant coach during her soccer practice. Apart from Williams, her husband, Alexis Ohanian, also shares an adorable relationship with Olympia. He loves to bake artistic pancakes for her tennis star wife and daughter.

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Anurag Gusain is a Tennis Author at EssentiallySports. He has completed his Bachelor’s degree in English from Delhi College of Arts and Commerce, Delhi University. Being a huge tennis fan, he enjoys watching superstar Rafael Nadal play.
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Deepika Bhaduri