Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian drops 3-word reaction after UVA women's basketball team edges past Syracuse in away thriller

Entrepreneur and Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian has taken to social media to congratulate the University of Virginia (UVA) women's basketball team following their win over Syracuse Orange. UVA ended a four-game losing streak on Sunday, beating Syracuse Orange 70-67 at the JMA Wireless Dome in New York.

Ohanian, the spouse of the 23 Major singles winner, has a vested interest in the UVA women's basketball program, and a general enthusiasm for women's basketball. Ohanian, who according to Celebrity Net Worth is worth some $150 million, has invested in several sporting ventures, including UVA.

After the 'Hoos registered their fourth win of the season, Ohanian responded to the Virginia Women's Basketball's "HOOS WIN" post on X (formerly Twitter) with his three-word salute:

"Great Road Dub, Ladies!!"

UVA had endured a disappointing stretch of narrow losses in the season, so the Syracuse victory was a much-needed shot in the arm for the ’Hoos. They earned only their fourth conference win of the season and improved their overall record to 12-11.

Alexis Ohanian and his wife Serena Williams are investors in several sporting ventures

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Ohanian has donated heavily to the University of Virginia (UVA) women's basketball team. The amount of his investment hasn't been revealed, but he made a multi-year donation to the team, reportedly the largest in the program's history. He has reportedly suggested that he will continue to support the women's game.

The Armenian-American businessman expressed his desire to improve women's college basketball and bring top talent to Charlottesville (as quoted by 29News):

“I'm feeling the energy, a loud, excited arena. UVA women’s basketball has such an amazing legacy. With one door closing with Tony Bennett and the great work he did here, I felt this door open for the women’s program.I said what will it take to be able to bring home a championship in the next few years."

Ohanian, the co-founder of Reddit and once touted by Forbes as the "Mayor of the Internet" has sporting interests beyond tennis and basketball. Together with his wife, he is also the principal owner of Angel City FC, while Serena Williams holds a minority stake in the NFL’s Miami Dolphins.

The couple are also major investors in Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's fledgling TGL venture. They co-own the Los Angeles Golf Club, one of the six teams competing in the event and featuring Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala, and Justin Rose alongside Tommy Fleetwood; other owners include sister Venus Williams, Giannis and Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Alex Morgan, and Michelle Wie West.