Though she’s not competing, Serena Williams will be the center of attention at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Williams, 42, attended the celebrations with her family, including her husband Alexis Ohanian and daughter Olympia, and walked the red carpet ahead of the opening ceremony.
On the carpet, 6-year-old Olympia stole the show when NBC asked her what she was most looking forward to about the Olympics.
“All of them,” she replied with a shy smile, as her proud parents chuckled.
Ohanian, 41, jokingly added: “I’ll let you know.”
Williams then spoke of her excitement for the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
“It’s fun! The Paris Olympics are so amazing,” she said.
She later admitted she felt jealous of the tennis being played at the famous Roland Garros.
“I don’t know if I’m happy or a little jealous,” she confessed. “I did the London-Wimbledon combo and I’m a little jealous.”
Throughout her illustrious career, Williams has won four Olympic gold medals – one in the women’s singles at London 2012 and three in the women’s doubles at Sydney 2000, Beijing 2008 and London 2012, partnering her sister Venus Williams.
She will retire from tennis after a legendary career in 2022, just a year before welcoming her second daughter, Adira.
In an April 2024 interview, Williams spoke about her greatest joy in life: her children. Birdie.
“The Wimbledon trophy is nothing compared to volunteering at my child’s school,” she says.
“I also want my daughters to know how many passions I have, from tennis to beauty, and learn that they can have a dynamic career and life through their many interests,” she added.
Williams has been open about the struggles of motherhood, but she has also emphasized the value of the changes it brings.
“I’ve always been focused on work, but when I started a family and got married I realised there was so much more to life, which was wonderful,” she said. people January 2021.
Recently, the Williams-Ohanian family faced a health scare when Ohanian was diagnosed with Lyme disease earlier this month.
he I shared the news on X, He noted that despite the diagnosis, he exhibited no symptoms.
“After all the health scans, tests etc, I have been told I have Lyme Disease,” Ohanian wrote. “It’s a surprise. Thankfully I don’t have any symptoms but I will be getting treatment.”
disease, Infected by tick bitesis more likely to occur in late spring, summer, and fall. In most cases, the tick must be attached to the skin for at least 24 hours to transmit the bacteria.
Ohanian said the diagnosis came as a “huge surprise” given that he hadn’t encountered many areas with tick infestations.
Despite his diagnosis, Ohanian seemed to be enjoying his time in Paris. Instagram videos A humorous shot of Olympia painting her toenails with nail polish, pointing out the time limit before the Opening Ceremony.
Williams voiced her support for the United States Tennis Association, and in particular Coco Gauff, who will be the flag bearer at the opening ceremony along with LeBron James.
“Isn’t it awesome? I’m really excited to see her tonight and I’m really happy for her. It’s awesome,” Williams said when asked about the 20-year-old Gauff.
The Olympic tennis competition will take place from July 27 to August 4 at the Stade Roland Garros. The Paris 2024 Olympics will be broadcast on NBC, USA Network and streamed on Peacock and NBCOlympics.com.
