Serena Williams Says She Thought About Going into Labor Like Preparing for a Grand Slam: 'How Can I Succeed?'

Serena Williams.Photo:Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty When it came time to give birth to her second daughter,Serena Williamswanted to go in prepared. Speaking toGlamourfor their new issue, the tennis icon, 43, opened up about her decision to have a cesarean section when welcoming daughter Adira, now 13 months. Although she said she wouldn’t miss giving birth naturally, she admitted that a part of her was sad to not go through the experience again.

Serena Williams' 2 Children: All About Olympia and Adira

Alexis Ohanian Sr., Serena Williams, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., and Adira Ohanian.Photo:Alexis Ohanian Sr. Instagram Alexis Ohanian Sr. Instagram Serena WilliamsandAlexis Ohanianare the proud parents of two daughters. Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams, and Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. at the AFI Fest premiere of “King Richard” in 2021.LISA O’CONNOR/AFP/Getty LISA O’CONNOR/AFP/Getty In an April 2024 interview withByrdie, Williams, whostepped away from tennisin September 2022, was asked what brings her the most happiness in life, and she answered “my kids,” admitting, “I can’t say that a Wimbledon trophy holds a candle to volunteering at my kid’s school.

Serena Williams' Best Fashion Moments on the Tennis Court

Photo: Julian Finney/Getty ; Tim Clayton/Corbis ; ANDREW YATES/AFP Serena Williamswent pro in 1995 when she was just 14 years old, jumpstarting her journey as a tennis icon. It wasn’t long after that she became a style star either, showing up to matches wearing bold and innovative looks. Over the course of her 27-year career, the athlete’s tennis outfits often reflected her personal style, including many bright colors, patterns and unexpected silhouettes.

Serena Williams' Daughter Olympia Screams with Joy After Learning She's Going to Be a Big Sister in Exclusive Clip

Serena Williams, Alexis Ohanian, and their daughters Olympia and Adira.Photo:Nine Two Six Media, LLC Nine Two Six Media, LLC Serena Williams' daughter Olympia couldn’t wait to be a big sister. In an exclusive clip shared with PEOPLE from the final episode ofIn The Arena: Serena Williams, the retired tennis pro, 42, and her husbandAlexis Ohanian, 41, can be seen sitting down on the couch with their daughter Olympia, 6. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Serena Williams’ Daughter Adira Now Has Her Own Instagram Just Like Big Sister Olympia

Serena Williams and daughter Adira.Photo:Serena Williams/Instagram Serena Williams/Instagram Serena Williams' family has a new addition on Instagram! On Sunday, Oct. 13, the retired tennis star, 43, and her husband,Alexis Ohanian, launched their13-month-old daughter Adira’sofficialInstagramaccount. Adira joins big sisterOlympia, 7, on the social media platform. “Oh hello there - I know it’s been over a year but I’m just getting to this,” read the caption of the debutpost, which was made in collaboration with Adira’s parents' Instagram accounts.