The legendary Serena Williams hasn’t stopped making the news even after retiring. But after withdrawing from professional tennis, she has the opportunity to create a legacy in the sport. Her daughter, Olympia Ohanian, has developed an interest in her mother’s game. Recently, Alexis Ohanian, Williams’ husband, shared a picture of Olympia practicing her hardest on the court. The picture found immense attention, and fans are appreciating the 6-year-old already!
The daughter of Williams and Ohanian is now working hard to play the racket sport. This is quite the changed stance. Earlier, Olympia did not have much of an interest in playing tennis, as her mother confessed. But young girl’s efforts now have captured fans and followers of the sport all over.
Olympia Ohanian lauded for following in Serena Williams’ footsteps
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Albeit not having much interest in tennis earlier, Olympia seems to be working hard at it now. Perhaps gaining inspiration from her mother, Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian Jr. has been putting herself to the grind. Recently, a picture was shared on her Instagram account, which showed her in form for hitting a backhand with the caption, “Papa is my ballboy.”
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Followers of the sport were quite impressed as they lauded the young girl’s dedication and focus.
One user noticed the caption that mentioned ‘Papa’ being the ballboy. Perhaps, that might imply that ‘Mama’ is the coach. @saffacath commented: “And assuming Mama is your coach? ❤️”.
An observant follower noticed the finesse of the stance taken by Olympia. @jillionaire77 wrote: “Look at that stance already #gotthepower“.
One fan of the Williams sisters noticed the two-handed backhand and felt that it would be her shining shot. @dallas_first_lady commented: “That two-handed backhand will be fierce“.
One user noted that it was likely that another Williams was going to be a great champion under Richard Williams. @lissa_the_pan commented: “Richard! Make another champion!“
Noticing the sweat she had worked up, one fan was sure she was working hard. @tripleteeg commented: “She sweating go Olympia!!👏“.
Another fan noticed the sweat of the 6-year-old practicing and was convinced she worked hard. @seefoxcee wrote: “The sweat proves this was not just a photo opp! #Work.“
One more fan noticed it too and concurred. @cielomas_ wrote: “Baby girl was working up a sweat.”
Shifting the focus from tennis, one fan noticed the dapper style of Olympia Ohanian. @1persephone commented: “Love the space buns.” The fashionista spirit clearly passed on along with the sporting genes!
One tennis fan was enchanted with Olympia Ohanian and shared a prophecy about her future if she pursued tennis. @emmanuelgeorgejnr commented: “10 years from now, she’ll be playing at Wimbledon centre court with her momma @serenawilliams Papa @alexisohanian and Auntie @venuswilliams and others cheering on in her player box! 🙌.”
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As fans note and encourage the involvement of Olympia in the sport, her father, Alexis Ohanian, has been taking her to practices. A doting family man, he makes time for the smallest of
Alexis Ohanian takes daughter to an early morning practice
The improvement Olympia is showing is not coming without effort. Along with guidance from the tennis veterans and legends around her, Olympia is working hard on the court to make sure she becomes a good player. Alexis Ohanian is also helping her by taking her to early morning practices on Sunday and keeping up their long tradition of making funny pancakes for breakfast.
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While Olympia’s future in the sport is not set in stone, she is showing remarkable signs of growth. If she pursues the sport professionally and history is any indication, she could go far and reach the grand stages that her aunt and mother dominated in their prime.
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