via Getty
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JANUARY 12: Alexis Olympia, daughter of Serena Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian look on during final match between Serena Williams of USA and Jessica Pegula of USA at ASB Tennis Centre on January 12, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
via Getty
AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND – JANUARY 12: Alexis Olympia, daughter of Serena Williams and husband Alexis Ohanian look on during final match between Serena Williams of USA and Jessica Pegula of USA at ASB Tennis Centre on January 12, 2020 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, is a strong supporter of women’s sports. On several occasions, he has spoken against gender inequality in the sporting world. In recent years, through his business ventures, he has been aiming to bridge this gap.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
It is a trait very much similar to his wife, Serena, who, throughout her illustrious tennis career, has fought for equal pay for women in sports. Recently, Alexis revealed the inspiration behind investing in the NWSL club Angel City FC.
Serena Williams’ husband Alexis Ohanian is all praise for his daughter Olympia
The Reddit co-founder took to Twitter to reveal what led him to invest in Angel City FC. He said, “Jr has no idea she’s a @weareangelcity owner (let alone youngest in pro sports). She has no idea she’s the reason I even got inspired to launch/buy a women’s pro sports club. I want to let her have a little more time as a kid.”
Jr has no idea she's a @weareangelcity owner (let alone youngest in pro sports). She has no idea she's the reason I even got inspired to launch/buy a women's pro sports club. I want to let her have a little more time as a kid 😃 https://t.co/iTNU8A3vzU
— AlexisOhanian7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) August 4, 2022
Ohanian is the lead founding investor in the LA-based professional women’s soccer team, Angel City Football Club. Actress Natalie Portman launched the club on July 21, 2020. The club is in the seventh position this season, having won 5 matches from the 12 played.
via Getty
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 05: Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., daughter of. Serena Williams (not pictured), attends the Women’s Singles third round match between Serena Williams of the United States and Sloane Stephens of the United States on Day Six of the 2020 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 05, 2020 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
One of the motivations that led Ohanian to invest in Angel City FC was the United States Women’s Team’s FIFA World Cup win in 2019. Additionally, he also shared a video of his daughter, Olympia, rejoicing after the team’s triumph.
Serena all set to return to action
The 23-time Grand Slam champion will be playing at next week’s National Bank Open in Toronto. Meanwhile, the draw for the WTA 1000 tournament will be out later today.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
WATCH THIS STORY: Rafael Nadal’s biggest fan, Serena Williams, cheers for his success at Wimbledon Championships 2022
Apart from Serena, World Number 1, Iga Swiatek, and the likes of Ons Jabeur and Coco Gauff, will also be playing in the tournament. Can Serena dig deep in the upcoming hard-court tournaments? Let us know your views in the comments below.
