Serena Williams pregnancy announcement sends internet into frenzy
Serena Williams usually makes headlines for dominating on the tennis court, but this week, she got everyone's attention after announcing she was pregnant with her first child.
The athlete, whose been engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian since last year, broke the news on her Snapchat Wednesday with a photo captioned "20 weeks."
While the 35-year-old deleted it shortly after, her publicist later confirmed that she is indeed expecting this fall.
Not only did folks on the internet respond with glee, but they also did a bit of math, concluding that the icon was 8 weeks preggers when she won the Australian Open back in January.
Serena Williams was pregnant when she won the Australia Open in Jan. but I cant even get out of bed when I'm on my period. Sis is superwoman
— Taryn Finley (@_TARYNitUP) April 19, 2017
Serena really won the Australian Open while pregnant. Even more proof that Black women are God's most amazing creation. Do not @ me.
— Jonathan (@jnthnwll) April 19, 2017
Serena Williams was pregnant when she won her 23rd grand slam tournament at the Australian Open. And did not drop ONE SET. Let that sink in.
— 23RENA (@noelleharmony) April 19, 2017
🤔🤔— BillyTree (@BillDuo) April 20, 2017Wait hold on hold on.... if @serenawilliams won Aussie pregnant, does that mean her baby is the youngest Grand Slam winner ever??
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The revelation encouraged some fans to congratulate the star while making some pretty promising predictions about her baby’s future.
Can't wait for 53-year old Serena and her kid to win the 2034 Wimbledon doubles title (mixed doubles if its a boy)
— Rodger Sherman (@rodger_sherman) April 19, 2017
She has to be a superhuman... And that baby is already on the superhuman path too. Gosh! @serenawilliams want to go to the moon next? #GOAT
— Tene_t (@Tene_tjournal) April 20, 2017
Congrats to Serena Williams' unborn child and future Grand Slam record holder
— Charlotte Wilder (@TheWilderThings) April 19, 2017
Serena Williams baby is coming out with a 6 pack
— liz (@lizrankey) April 20, 2017
Serena Williams' baby in the womb: pic.twitter.com/n7gjvTxSIC
— TrivWorks (@TrivWorks) April 19, 2017
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There were a few who couldn’t contain their excitement after realizing Williams and her buddy Beyonce are pregnant at the same time.
🎾🐝 pic.twitter.com/M7QP8etI3D— #KRTips (@KRileyTips) April 19, 2017I am a proud aunt to Beyoncé and Serena's forthcoming bundles of joy. I am ready for the playdate photos also.
I get to exist in an era when Beyonce & Serena Williams are pregnant at the same time. Goddess is so good. pic.twitter.com/gIqSk6oWWq
— Misandrist Plague (@SoualiganAmazon) April 19, 2017
👑 (@_iamkaya) April 19, 2017I just wanna give all love to Serena Williams and Beyoncé. They both are showing us women that we can work, be wives, be mothers, AND slay.
— KING KAYA
And some were just thrilled to see Williams happy and healthy and sent their best wishes.
CONGRATULATIONS @serenawilliams! *sprinkles you in Black Girl Magic and wishes for an amazing wedding and happy pregnancy*
— Goddess Serenity (@AquariusOnFire) April 20, 2017
congrats @serenawilliams .I am so so happy for you.i can't wait to be like you.i pray you come back stronger to break the records again
— Evelyn Eguaoje (@eveguaoje) April 20, 2017
💙— 1998-2017 (@iAmNELLEZ_) April 19, 2017It's been an honor. Congratulations, and I wish you even more success and an even greater happiness in the future. @serenawilliams
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Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
