DespiteSerena Williams‘Wimbledon loss, her husbandAlexis Ohanianknows she’s still a winner.
“@serenawilliams will be holding a trophy again soon—she’s got the greatest one waiting at home for her,” he wrote, referring to their daughter. “Our family knows she’ll win many more trophies, too.”
He added, “She’s just getting started. And I couldn’t be more proud.”
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The post also recalled Williams’major health complicationssurrounding herpregnancy and delivery.
The athlete said in anopinion piece on CNN.comthat she “almost died” aftergiving birth. Her heart rate plummeted to dangerously low levels during contractions, causing doctors to perform an emergency cesarean section.
Williams, a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, pointed out the dangers women face during childbirth and encouraged fans todonate to UNICEFand other organizations to help “demand governments, businesses and healthcare providers do more to save these precious lives.”
“Together, wecan make this change,” she wrote. “Together, we can be the change.”
After losing Wimbledon, Williams gave an emotional interview in front of theincredibly supportive crowd, including her good friendMeghan MarkleandKate Middleton.
“It was such an amazing tournament for me. I was really hoping to get this far,” Williams said while fighting back tears. “It’s obviously disappointing, but I can’t be disappointed. I have so much to look forward to. I’m literally just getting started.”
She added with emotion in her voice, “To all the moms out there,I was playing for you today and I tried.”
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Kerber defeated Williams 6-3, 6-3, clinching her first-ever Wimbledon win. Despite her disappointment over losing the tournament, Williams shared that she was happy for her opponent.
“She’s an incredible person, Angelique is, and she’s a really good friend, so I’m really happy for her,” she graciously remarked. “This is her first title and I know she’s going to really enjoy it and enjoy the moment. So congrats again. It’s amazing.”
source: people.com
