Serena Williams Opens Up About Her Surprise Pregnancy
Tennis ace Serena Williams is opening up about her surprise pregnancy. The tennis superstar is expecting her first child with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian.
In a new interview with Vanity Fair magazine, Serena says that she was so shocked to find out that she was pregnant that she took several pregnancy tests just to make sure. That’s because she was planning to still play on the court and continue her international winning streak.
She told the magazine, “(I) did a double take and my heart dropped. Like literally it dropped. ‘Oh my God, this can’t be — I’ve got to play a tournament. How am I going to play the Australian Open? I had planned on winning Wimbledon (her third straight) this year.’”
What’s more, she’s currently in her second trimester and still can’t believe that she’s pregnant and getting ready to become a mother. “It just doesn’t seem real. I don’t know why,” Serena said, adding, “‘Am I having a baby?’ I don’t know what to do with a baby. I have nothing… I’ve done absolutely nothing for the baby room.”
Alexis proposed to Serena back in December of 2016. So far the couple have not set a wedding date. Serena is expected to give birth later this summer.
More photos at Vanity Fair, HERE!
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I’m so excited for her! It’s always such a magical time when you find out you’re pregnant.
Finding out you’re pregnant for the first time never seems real to mom or dad. I remember when we were trying to have a baby. Even though we were trying, we were still dumbfounded.
Planned or not, when you find out you’re pregnant, it’s always a little bit of a shock. I am sure she will be a fantastic mother.
She has some exciting things happening for her. Getting married and having kids is two of the best things in the world.
Aww bless her what a lovely surprise, I hope it all goes so well for her – how exciting.
It is amazing that an important person like Serena can get this kind of surprise. I am sure she will make the most of it and enjoy this time.
I can’t imagine how she fel! All of that excitement and then the “wait, I have to win a tournament!”
I think this is just great for Serena and her fiance. I think she is glowing and looks absolutely beautiful!
That can be a shocker but she’ll be back playing – She’s looks beautiful and I think she be an awesome mom
She is a strong woman role model and I think she is amazing. She has motherhood in the bag even if she doesn’t think so!
It is a SURPRISE for celebrities to get pregnant. Sometimes it’s a great surprise, being there will always be great work contracts that will set back starting a family. I am sure she won’t regret it at all. She looks great!
What a great news for her family! Such a blessing for them!
What a strong woman she is, I had no idea about her surprise pregnancy, but it does happen. So glad you shared this story, as I would have missed it 🙂
That is just so awesome. I’ve very happy for her and she definitely deserves this kind of happiness in her life. It’s so nice to see her blooming and excited to meet her bundle of joy!
I’m not a fan of Serena but its always exciting and fun to see pregnancy announcements! Good luck to her
She is going to make a wonderful mother. She is one of the GOATs.
I was at a loss for words when I found out I was pregnant for the first time. It was like, “What do I do next? Should I start buying diapers now?” LOL. I know it was difficult for her at the start because of her career, but I am confident she’ll “grow” into being the best mom for her child.
Its so interesting to see Serena pregnant. Did she ever say she was having a boy or girl?