For Serena Williams, tennis has never been just a career — it’s a family language passed down through generations. And now, she’s teaching it to the next ones. The tennis legend shared a rare and heartwarming glimpse of life on the court with her two daughters, Olympia, 8, and Adira, 2, proving the sport still runs deep in her everyday world.
In a video posted on January 26, Serena Williams appeared makeup-free and fully focused as she played tennis alongside her girls. Dressed for movement rather than attention, she wore a black long-sleeved top, black leggings, and a red baseball cap. Her blonde hair was pulled into a thick braid, paired with tall white socks and black tennis shoes — pure function, no flash.
The clip opens with Serena in the foreground, confidently serving and rallying like muscle memory never left. Moments later, the camera shifts to the neighboring courts, where her daughters were practicing in their own ways.
Olympia, already comfortable on the court, moved with confidence as she hit balls from the back court. She wore a classic white tennis dress and white sneakers, channeling focus and ease well beyond her years.
Adira’s moment was quieter and just as real. The two-year-old, dressed in a light pink collared dress and white tennis shoes, appeared to be mid-lesson — hesitant, curious, slowly stepping back from her racket as she learned at her own pace.
Serena captioned the video with a playful note, writing “Multi-generational tennis,” and crossing out the word “wealth” to underline what truly matters to her. The message was clear: this isn’t about trophies or legacy. It’s about sharing something she loves.
Tennis has always been intertwined with family for Serena. She famously grew up playing alongside her sister, Venus Williams, and now she’s continuing that tradition with her own children, whom she shares with her husband, Alexis Ohanian.
This isn’t the first time she’s opened that door. Back in November, Serena posted photos from a tennis court featuring herself and Adira, describing the moment as sharing her passion for the sport with her youngest daughter. The images showed the toddler dressed head-to-toe in tennis whites, clutching a tiny racket.
The latest video builds on that theme — no pressure, no spectacle, just time together. Whether it’s Olympia confidently swinging or Adira still figuring things out, Serena Williams is letting her daughters meet the game where they are.
And this time, the greatest champion on the court wasn’t chasing a title. She was just being Mom.
