Serena Williams snuggles newborn baby Adira after admitting she had ‘a bad day’

November 30, 2023|author: Erin Bigelow

Serena Williams gets real about the ups and downs of new motherhood.

The tennis phenom got candid with fans in a personal social media post this week about how she maintains a positive attitude amidst some emotional challenges.

“I didn’t have a great day. It’s okay to not have a great day. No one has an easy day. If you’re not okay today, I’m with you. There’s always tomorrow. Love you,” she wrote, adding A kiss emoji.

Serena received an outpouring of support and praise, with followers appreciating her vulnerability and many sharing how much they related to her inspiring message.

The 42-year-old may have had a rough day, but it didn’t take long for her to discover a silver lining.

Hours later, she hugged her newborn baby girl, Adira, in a sweet selfie and shared that she was already feeling better.

“This makes me so happy,” she wrote.

Serena and husband Alexis Ohanian welcomed their little one in August, and the couple are also parents to 6-year-old daughter Olympia, who knows how to encourage her mom too!

The 23-time Grand Slam champion told Access Hollywood at the CFDA Awards earlier this month how her first minidress gave me the ultimate red carpet look.

“She saw the dress — it took her breath away. She said, ‘Mom, you look so beautiful,'” Serena said. “So it feels really good.”

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