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Serena Williams Carries Daughter Adira in On-Court Doubles Practice

Serena Williams reaffirmed that her children remain her priority by ruling out a return to professional tennis.

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Overview

  • Williams shared an Instagram photo of herself mid-rally with 23-month-old Adira cradled in her arms as her makeshift doubles partner.
  • She quipped in the caption that she “never thought I would have to carry” her partner and warned fans against attempting the stunt themselves.
  • In the same post, Williams dismissed comeback speculation, explaining she “just can’t peel” herself away from her children.
  • Since retiring in 2022, she has championed postpartum fitness and body positivity while bringing her daughters onto the court to learn tennis and life lessons.
  • With 14 Grand Slam doubles titles and three Olympic gold medals alongside sister Venus, Williams continues to honor her legacy through playful, family-focused training.