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Does Alexis Ohanian's gesture set a new standard for how men should support their partners?

Serena Williams‘ fans have always known Alexis Ohanian as the perfect family man. Besides being engaged with his own endeavors in the world of business, the 41-year-old never fails to spare time for his daughters Olympia and Adira. While all of it started with his immense love for Serena, the family’s presence at the Paris Olympics 2024 added a new chapter to their unwavering connection.

The world currently has eyes on the city of lights as it hosts the opening ceremony. Among countless guests currently present in the arena, everyone was forced to turn their eyes toward the red carpet as soon as Serena Williams walked in. Dressed in an elegant red dress, the former pro was accompanied by her daughter Olympia and a personal “umbrella holder”.

Alexis Ohanian, the co-owner of the worldwide social media network Reddit, decided to keep his professional duties behind and proved his love for Serena Williams. As she walked under the cloudy sky in her attractive outfit, Alexis followed her, with an umbrella in his hand to cover her beloved wife. This act of chivalry didn’t just make highlights but also created new couple goals for every spectator.

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As Eurosport covered the ceremony live at the Eiffel Tower, the commentator was quick enough to highlight the act of love. “It’s great that Serena Williams even has her own personal umbrella holder,” he said, adding a touch of humor to the adorable scene.

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Along with Serena and Alexis captivating the attention of eyes and cameras alike, their 6-year-old daughter Olympia also contributed to the scenes. While her parents were busy embracing the golden moment, she also had an umbrella over her head held by an unrecognized entity.

Serena Williams marks the Olympic evening as “unforgettable”

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The opening ceremony brought countless moments of joy and celebrations for Serena Williams and her family. Along with captivating the attention of fans with a memorable walk on the red carpet, the former pro was also handed the opportunity to bear the traditional torch alongside ATP legend and two-time gold medal winner Rafael Nadal.

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By the end of this amazing evening, Serena proudly shared pictures, flaunting her adorable outfit. “Have you ever had an unforgettable moment? That was yesterday for me. Truly unforgettable. From being part of an amazing Open Ceremony at the Paris Olympics-to riding in the boat in the rain-and it was pouring! So much so my lashes came right on off. Unforgettable,” she captioned her post on X.

Although the ceremony has come to an end, the glorious event has just begun. With Coco Gauff ready to lead team USA, it is highly likely that Serena could be forced to revisit the arena to spectate her match.

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