The couple who share three-year-old daughter, Olympia Ohanian, got married in 2017 and the internet entrepreneur has been a vocal supporter of his wife ever since.
From cheering her on from the sidelines and defending her from trolls online, he s got Williams back. Most recently, Ohanian made a major statement during Williams Australian Open match in February, when he sported a shirt to the match that set the record straight about his wife s standing among the greatest athletes around.
He stood in the crowd wearing a white Nike T-shirt that read, Greatest Female Athlete, with the word Female crossed out. The statement-making text was accompanied by a picture of the pro tennis player.
SEE: Serena Williams’ Australian Open outfit – 2021 look inspired by Flo-Jo
Yesterday, February 7
th, Serena Williams took to the court to play against Laura Siegemund. The 39-year-old won her match, 6-1 6-1 in front a small crowd at Rod Laver Arena.
Last week, Serena withdrew from the Tarra Valley Classic semi-final due to a shoulder problem. However, her play was back on track yesterday.
Her sister Venus also played and won her match, as they both bid to win the Australian Open.
The play of both Venus sisters might have proved successful, but Serena Williams’ Australian Open outfit undeniably stole the show.
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Williams collaborated with Nike for the look (Rick Rycroft/AP)
It’s only the first round of the Australian Open, but if you ask us, Serena Williams has already won the competition.
The 39-year-old tennis star won her first match against Germany’s Laura Siegemund in straight sets, and we couldn’t take our eyes off her outfit: a brightly coloured, geometric, one-legged leotard.
Williams collaborated with Nike for the look (Rick Rycroft/AP)
Williams is no stranger to bold on-court fashion choices – previous outfits include tutus and leather biker-inspired looks – but this is certainly one of her more impactful outfits, and is a far cry from traditional tennis whites.
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