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Tennis world reacts to Serena William’s pregnancy news
Serena Williams of the United States poses with the WTA world No.1 trophy after winning the Women's Singles Final against Venus Williams of the United States on day 13 of the 2017 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2017 in Melbourne, Australia.
By Juliakate E Culpepper
April 20, 2017The tennis world rejoiced with the news of Serena Williams’ pregnancy.
Williams announced the news on Wednesday on Snapchat by posting a picture of herself with the caption, "20 weeks."
Several tennis stars and even Wimbledon wrote messages of support for Williams.
👶We heard you're expecting a new arrival, @serenawilliams
Congratulations from all of us at #Wimbledon 🙌 pic.twitter.com/scrfgaJGwh— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) April 20, 2017
There's gonna be a baby GOAT ..... We are so happy, and we know @serenawilliams will be a great mother
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) April 20, 2017
🍼❤ 🎊!! You will be such an amazing mother and I wish your family health and happiness for the best journey in the world 😍— Angelique Kerber (@AngeliqueKerber) April 20, 2017
😍 Everyone around me getting pregnant! What a beautiful time 😍😍❤️👶🏼👶🏼👶🏼— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) April 20, 2017"Auntie Caro" sounds pretty good to me☺️
So happy for @serenawilliams and wish her the best in her pregnancy!!!
— Varvara Lepchenko (@Varunchik1) April 20, 2017
Williams is due in the fall and will not compete again in 2017 due to her pregnancy, according to her spokeswoman.
