Venus Williams has opened up about her joy as her younger sister Serena welcomed her first child.
Serena Williams and her partner, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, welcomed a daughter into the world, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces, on Friday.
And her big sister Venus she was “super excited” about her sister’s new arrival.
The seven time Grand Slam champion told ESPN in pre match interview:
“Obviously, I’m super-excited. Words can’t describe.”
And while she requested the questions stick to tennis and not her family during her post-match conference, Venus did confirm the pair had spoken before the match.
The 37 year old admitted it was weird not seeing her mum, Oracene Price, or her sister Isha – who are at most of the Williams sisters’ matches – up in the players’ box.
And she added that she had spoken to Serena ahead of the match, calling the conversation “motivational”.
She continued:
“We always talk.
“We always talk, so she’s always encouraging me. … From every step of the way, every match, always.”
