Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian are a power couple whose story captures the essence of their relationship. Williams is a legendary WTA star, while Ohanian co-founded Reddit, making significant marks in their respective fields. However, while they were still at the peak of their careers, it seems like their paths crossed.

Leading to an extraordinary meet-cute that blossomed into a beautiful nine-year relationship! Many may have heard the charming story of how Serena Williams first met Alexis Ohanian before her 2015 French Open match in Rome. They were both staying at the Cavalieri Hotel when Serena asked if she and a friend could join him at his table for breakfast.

After some friendly conversation, she invited him to watch her upcoming match. Serena must have made quite an impression with her victory at Roland Garros that year because later, Alexis flew to Paris to spend the day sightseeing with her!

But there’s more to their story! On November 18th, during a Spike Sessions video on Lingo, Serena and Alexis answered questions about their favorite foods and meals together. One question focused on their first date. Alexis humorously pointed out that Serena didn’t come alone; she had “two chaperones” with her—her agent and assistant! At the time Serena was World No. 1 and held two Grand Slam titles. She justified her caution by saying, “Because I didn’t know you. And I didn’t know your game.”

“I didn’t know what you were about. I didn’t know anything so I had to bring it back up,” she added, explaining her decision to bring along Jill Smoller and her assistant. Little did she know she was meeting the co-founder of Reddit! However, Alexis took it in stride. They both remembered what they ate on their first date as they flipped over their answer boards to reveal their memories.

According to Alexis, Serena had “French chicken with pomme frites,” which means French fries in French, as Serena pointed out while correcting his accent. Alexis thought he had snails, which she remembered because she didn’t like them. However, it turned out he actually had steak with fries. During the chat, they were presented with the simple and nostalgic dishes. Giving them a fun reminder of their early days together. It’s fascinating to see how far their journey has come in the last nine years!

Now, they are proud parents of two daughters, Olympia and Adira, sharing glimpses of their family life on social media. For an athletic person like Serena, food and fitness go hand in hand, even after she hung up her racket in 2022! She enjoys sharing her journey with fans, expressing the highs and lows she has experienced over the past year.

Serena reveals the rough side of her fitness journey on social media

After welcoming her second daughter, Adira River Ohanian, in August 2023, Serena began sharing her postpartum weight loss journey on social media. She celebrated fitting into a Valentino denim midi skirt in July and showcased a floral wraparound dress by October, demonstrating her progress and joy.

However, she has faced challenges along the way. Recently, Serena expressed frustration over the scale’s readings, stating on X, “I can’t take any more negativity and lies. And that’s why I won’t get on scales anymore… Can you relate?” Health concerns have also impacted her life. In May, she had a benign branchial cyst removed from her neck. After surgery, she adopted a vegan diet with her sister Venus to improve their health, showing that she’s serious about getting back into health now.

Meanwhile, Alexis Ohanian is also on a fitness journey as he battles Lyme disease. He shared a gym photo on X, captioning it, “Dragged my a** in here before flying out. Eating clean the last year… Just got another lipid panel back; LDL (bad cholesterol) has improved! It’s now 89.” Diagnosed in July, he expressed surprise at his condition since he hadn’t spent much time in tick-prone areas. Now as this couple continues to set couple goals, will they uplift each other while pursuing their fitness aspirations? Share your thoughts in the comments below!