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Serena's new baby draws well wishes from all corners

From fellow players to movie stars, the tennis great's baby video

ByVan Sias

Published Sep 15, 2017

Serena Williams and her fiancé, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, just introduced their daughter Alexis to the world. The reaction to this year’s Australian Open co-champion and her parents brought out the social media love from all corners.

New mom and former world No. 1 Victoria Azarenka expressed her love.

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Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza took note of the milestone.

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Actress Gabrielle Union felt like dancing.

Proud papa Ohanian had a special message for the leading ladies in his life.

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Novelist Terry McMillan, who knows strong female characters as evidenced by her books Waiting to Exhale and How Stella Got Her Groove Back, was excited by little Alexis.

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The tennis media, too—like Nick McCarvel—were touched.

Broadcaster Cari Champion was joyful.

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Writer Merlisa Lawrence Corbett noted the genius of the new arrival’s name.

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And each of the Grand Slams tweeted out their congratulations to the player who’s treated their venues like a home away from home to the tune of 23 majors.

From the Australian Open…

To the French Open.

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Wimbledon knows how to make a baby feel welcome.

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Williams’ home Slam is ready to greet the family with open arms.

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