Tennis legend Serena Williams offered fans a glimpse into her family life. She shared a cozy picture with her daughters, Olympia and Adira, enjoying quiet moments. This follows her teaching her youngest, Adira, the basics of tennis. Williams expressed that her children bring her the greatest joy, valuing these moments over past achievements.
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Serena Williams with her kids. Image via: Janie & Jack

Serena Williams gave fans a tender look into her family life this week, sharing a cozy photo of herself curled up in bed with her daughters, Olympia and Adira. The image, warm and unfiltered, captured a side of the tennis great that many admire just as much as her dominance on the court.It also offered a glimpse into the rhythm of life after retirement, where early mornings and late-night tournaments have been replaced with quiet moments that feel just as meaningful.The snapshot, posted from what appeared to be a hotel room, showed the trio tucked under blankets with stuffed animals scattered around them. For Williams’ followers, the scene revealed how fully she has embraced motherhood, even as she remains connected to the sport that shaped her life.

Serena Williams shares adorable snuggled-up moments with Olympia and Adira

In the Instagram post, Serena Williams called her little ones “Momma’s cuddle buddies,” a sentiment reflected in the relaxed, joyful scene. Eight-year-old Olympia wore a shirt with rainbow hearts and the message “The Future Is Bright,” while two-year-old Adira cuddled close with her colorful plush toys. Williams, wrapped in striped pajamas and a leopard-print bonnet, joined her girls as they watched Bluey and Bingo on a tablet.

Williams has long spoken about how central motherhood is to her happiness. Last year, when asked what brings her the greatest joy, she didn’t hesitate. “My kids,” she said. “I can’t say that a Wimbledon trophy holds a candle to volunteering at my kid’s school.” She added that she hopes her daughters “learn that being authentic to themselves is really the most important thing” and that they embrace the idea that “they can lead dynamic careers and lives across their many interests.”

Serena Williams nurtures Adira’s early steps in tennis

While the cuddle photo charmed fans, it followed another moment that had social media buzzing. Days earlier, Williams shared images of herself teaching Adira the basics of tennis on a backyard court. In the pictures, the toddler balanced a red ball on her racquet while Williams guided her form. She captioned the post, “This is me sharing my passion for tennis with my youngest daughter,” a line that resonated with more than 81,000 fans who liked the post.