In Pictures: Serena Williams shares adorable maternity photoshoot with husband Alexis Ohanian & daughter Olympia on 2nd daughter Adira's 1st birthday

Serena Williams recently shared pictures from a maternity photoshoot as her younger daughter Adira turned one. Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian and elder daughter Olympia also joined her in the adorable photoshoot.

The American and her husband Ohanian welcomed their first daughter, Olympia, in 2017. They became parents for the second time in 2023 when Williams gave birth to Adira on August 15th.

Recently, she shared throwback pictures from the maternity photoshoot as Adira turned one.

"A year ago today - August 15th - I gave birth to my second baby girl, Adira River Ohanian. She is a true light. Here’s a peek inside my maternity shoot," Williams said.

Williams shared an adorable picture with her husband Alexis Ohanian and daughter Olympia in all-white attire. She also explained the meaning behind the name 'Adira' and revealed that it is a biblical name of Hebrew origin.

"Adira is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin and means ‘mighty,’ ‘strong,’ and ‘majestic.’ The elegant name is popular in many cultures around the world. Adira is the feminine form of the classic name Adir. It is a Biblical name, meaning ‘Strong One'" she wrote.

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Serena Williams sacrificed her career to expand her family

Serena Williams with husband and daughter at the 2022 US Open (Image: Getty)

In 2022, Serena Williams penned a heartfelt article in Vogue, announcing her retirement from tennis. The American shed light on the reason behind this decision.

Williams wrote that she never wanted to choose between having a family and playing tennis. She also talked about the difference between a male and a female athlete, pertaining to having a family.

"Believe me, I never wanted to have to choose between tennis and a family. I don’t think it’s fair. If I were a guy, I wouldn’t be writing this because I’d be out there playing and winning while my wife was doing the physical labor of expanding our family. Maybe I’d be more of a Tom Brady if I had that opportunity," Williams wrote.

Williams also talked about her experience being pregnant for the first time with her daughter Olympia. She wrote that she loved the whole pregnancy journey and worked until the due date.

"Don’t get me wrong: I love being a woman, and I loved every second of being pregnant with Olympia. I was one of those annoying women who adored being pregnant and was working until the day I had to report to the hospital—although things got super complicated on the other side. But I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give," she wrote.

Serena Williams retired from tennis after the 2022 US Open.