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Doting mom Serena Williams soaks up the Sardinian sun on luxury yacht

As Wimbledon gets underway in west London, tennis icon Serena Williams has been spotted living her best life in retirement on a family vacation off the coast of Sardinia.

The American, 43, was joined by her husband, tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, and daughters Olympia, 7, and baby Adira on a luxury yacht off the coast of the Italian island.

The trio looked to be fully embracing vacation mode as Alexis and Olympia dived into the water, with doting mom Serena watching on from the boat.

The 23-time Grand Slam winner, who earned a staggering $94.8million during her tennis career, appeared completely at ease as she enjoyed time with her family, and held their newest arrival on the deck.

As Serena, wearing a black bikini and chic green halterneck, held Adira, her husband Alexis could be seen swimming with Olympia off the side of the yacht.

The pair’s eldest daughter also frolicked on a green inflatable as she was dragged around by a jet-ski alongside a friend.

Serena Williams holds daughter Adira, who is approaching her second birthday

The family frolicked on a luxury yacht off the coast of Sardinia

She enjoyed the sun at a time when she would usually be in competition mode at Wimbledon

Dad Alexis paddled in the water as their eldest daughter Olympia, jumped off the yacht

After their swim session, Olympia and Serena enjoyed a playful dress-up session on the deck

Serena's family vacation comes after she spent time at Cannes Lions earlier this month

Alexis Ohanian

After playtime in the water, the group switched things up with a dress-up session, with Serena spotted in a period-style costume on the boat.

Olympia also donned a whimsical outfit for the fancy-dress fun, while dad Alexis stayed out of it and opted to read his book in the shade.

Serena’s family vacation in Sardinia comes after she spent time at Cannes Lions earlier this month, announcing a podcast alongside her sister Venus.

The iconic tennis pairing have partnered with Elon Musk’s X to host ‘Unfiltered Truth’, which will debut in August.

The project is just the latest business venture in Serena’s busy life, and will be produced by her own company, Nine Two Six Productions. 

Williams retired in 2022, but remains one of the most legendary players in tennis history

Alexis opted to read his book and catch up on messages rather than dress up in costume

Serena plays with youngest daughter Adira on the yacht

Alexis watches on as Olympia jumps on an inflatable to be dragged around by a jetski

The young family enjoyed some watersports during their vacation in Sardinia, Italy

The trip comes at a time of year when Serena would historically be in full flow at Wimbledon

It has been a busy few weeks for Alexis too, who recently acquired a 10% stake in Chelsea Women’s Football Club, also joining their board in the process.

The vacation comes at a time of year when Serena would usually be in full flow at Wimbledon, where she won seven singles titles during her incredible career.

She turned pro in 1995 and won a remarkable 73 career titles, before hanging up her racket after the US Open in 2022. 

And while the world’s best battle it out at SW19 in the sweltering heat this week, Williams may prefer her post-retirement family life in a very different environment. 

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