Talk about the love stories in the tennis world and the one between Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian would be the most unique one out of the many. They had a coincidental meetup back in 2015 when Williams was playing in the Rome Masters. Subsequently, the two struck an instant bond and Ohanian also attended the American legend’s matches. However, their first meeting turned quite serious at one point in time, especially given the former tennis star’s dominating aura, that many might not know.
While Williams was having breakfast with her team, Ohanian was present at the same hotel for a tech conference. The two met over breakfast, and the rest is history. Recently, Williams narrated what actually happened during their maiden meetup.
Alexis Ohanian upset Serena Williams during their first meeting
Earlier this week, Williams was involved in an interview with Bloomberg, where she talked about various topics ranging from her business ventures to her personal life. One such topic was about meeting Ohanian for the first time in Rome. During the conversation, Williams went on to reveal that she was angry with her husband-to-be’s behavior when they met for the first time. Talking about the ordeal, Williams said, “I went to this other restaurant with this massive pool. And there’s all these chairs and there’s all these tables and there’s this pool and there’s another side of the pool. There’s chairs.”
Further, she went on to add, “And so we’re the only people, it’s me, Jill, and my assistant at the time…So we sit down, the only people there, and we order our breakfast and we’re just talking and laughing. This guy walks in with a computer and he sits down right next to us at the table, right next to us.”
For someone unused to sitting with strangers, Williams was in a fury! “And I’m like so upset, like, do you see how big this area is? Are you kidding me? Like, do I look, does it look like we want people next to us?” Try as she might to scare him away, Ohanian remained firmly seated with confidence in himself, and the group further surprisingly bonded.
Williams and Ohanian’s connection only grew from that point when Ohanian brought up the fact that he was from Brooklyn. Subsequently, they went on a city tour, with Ohanian also cheering for Williams during her matches later on. Eventually, they tied the knot in 2017 and have shared a close bond over the years. Recently, Ohanian revealed a special act from his wife which drew appreciation from him.
Williams regularly checks on her husband
Apart from being a family man, Ohanian runs several businesses and has invested in a variety of fields. While her husband is busy with these activities, Williams makes sure to check on him and his stuff.
Talking about it, Ohanian revealed in a podcast, “I know I have blind spots and I’ll tell you even six years in a marriage I hit a landmine every week or two. And it’s not that I’m crazy but there are moments and I appreciate it, doesn’t always feel good at the moment but I appreciate it when she checks on me, checks on stuff. Because I also know I am role model in behavior that my kids are watching.”
Not only are the two role models in their respective careers but also in their personal lives. Indeed, they have set a perfect example of how to manage personal and professional commitments.
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