Alexis Ohanian, husband of tennis superstar Serena Williams, recently exhibited a touching gesture for their daughter, Olympia, influenced by Williams' remarkable history at the Australian Open. Williams secured the title in 2017 after defeating her sister, Venus Williams, 6–4, 6–4 in the final. Notably, she was around eight to nine weeks pregnant with Olympia during that victory, adding a deeper significance to the win as she achieved it without losing a single set.
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Nearly nine years later, Ohanian expressed his affection for Olympia by purchasing authentic merchandise from the 2017 Australian Open. He mentioned on X that his 'toxic trait' involves buying memorabilia from that tournament as gifts for his daughter, highlighting their special mother-daughter bond.
In 2026, at age 44, Serena Williams made her return to professional tennis, initially competing in doubles before entering singles at Wimbledon. A knee injury led to her and Venus's withdrawal from the doubles event, although they teamed up again at the U.S. Open, where they faced elimination in the first round.
Additionally, Williams was recently honored with her own Barbie doll by Mattel, inspired by her historic career. The doll reflects her 2005 Australian Open victory, which marked her seventh singles Grand Slam title, and showcases the attire she wore during the tournament. Williams expressed that she hopes her doll will inspire girls to envision infinite possibilities for themselves. She remarked on the lack of representation she saw while growing up, emphasizing the importance of dreaming big.
This 2026 release follows her first doll, which debuted on International Women’s Day and celebrates her achievements as an investor and entrepreneur. Earlier this year, Williams received the inaugural 'Barbie Dream Fest Icon' award while training for her return to professional tennis.