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PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 03: Serena Williams’s husband Alexis Ohanian, holds their daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. following the women’s singles match between Serena Williams of the United States and Katie Boulter of Great Britain during day six of the 2019 Hopman Cup at RAC Arena on January 03, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
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PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JANUARY 03: Serena Williams’s husband Alexis Ohanian, holds their daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. following the women’s singles match between Serena Williams of the United States and Katie Boulter of Great Britain during day six of the 2019 Hopman Cup at RAC Arena on January 03, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)
Alexis Ohanian is delighted to have his birthday celebrated with his family. The surprise that stole his heart was that of his daughter Olympia, who was playing with dinosaurs. The father beamed with pride, for his daughter was the star of the day. Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian have always encouraged their daughter to get out of her comfort zone and learn new things.Also, Alexis shared his thoughts on LinkedIn, where he also talked about the Armenian genocide.
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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JANUARY 12: Alexis Olympia, daughter of Serena Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian congratulate Serena Williams after she won her final match against Jessica Pegula of USA at ASB Tennis Centre on January 12, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
A delightful surprise
Alexis Ohanian turned 39. He was delighted to celebrate his birthday with his daughter; Who is a “paleontologist” and was playing with her dinosaur. It thrilled Alexis that Olympia knew what type it was and why it was given its name. Moreover, Alexis stated on his LinkedIn, “I’m 39 today. Waking up with this little paleontologist was the best birthday gift I could’ve asked for. She will be my legacy – not founding Reddit, Inc. Initialized Capital, or even Seven Seven Six (despite how ambitious our goals are) – making her proud is the lens through which I build.” He felt elated and proud of his daughter and their mutual desire to make each other proud and grow together.
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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – FEBRUARY 01: Alexis Olympia, daughter of Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams of the United States watches her mother’s match against Daria Gavrilova of Australia, while sitting with her father, during day two of the WTA 500 Yarra Valley Classic at Melbourne Park on February 01, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by TPN/Getty Images)
Alexis on USA’s take on Armenia
Alexis Ohanian and Serena Williams have always been vocal about any injustice; going on around the world. Moreover, Ohanian is of Armenian descent, and has always raised his voice against the Armenian genocide. This year, however, he stated, “This is also my first birthday where I don’t need to ask the US to finally acknowledge the #ArmenianGenocide, which is a nice change. Grateful for the small victory.”
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Tennis – Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – June 29, 2021 Serena Williams of the U.S. in action during her first round match against Belarus’ Aliaksandra Sasnovich REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
Serena Williams on court
Serena Williams, on the tennis front, is gearing up for Wimbledon 2022. As the player had to retire for almost a year after hurting her hamstring during the Wimbledon Open. However, the player has hinted that she would make a comeback for her favorite grand slam, as she has uploaded her pictures of posing in the gym. Undoubtedly, Alexis and Olympia would cheer for her to win her favorite grand slam.
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