Tennis champion Serena Williams has gave birth to a baby girl on Friday, her sister Venus confirmed.
In an interview with ESPN shortly before she was set to compete at the U.S. Open, Venus shared the news that she had become an aunt. “I’m super excited,” she said. “Words can’t describe.”
Williams and fiance Alexis Ohanian welcomed their daughter at St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, according to Florida TV news station WPBF.
A number of Williams’ friends and congratulated her on the addition to the family on social media on Friday, including close friend Beyonce and Serena’s coach, Patrick Mouratoglou.
Congratulations @SerenaWilliams for your baby girl. I am so happy for you and I feel your emotion. Recover well & enjoy without limitation.
— Patrick Mouratoglou (@pmouratoglou) September 1, 2017
Congratulations @alexisohanian for your baby girl. I have 3 daughters & each time it is the same incredible journey. I am happy for you.
— Patrick Mouratoglou (@pmouratoglou) September 1, 2017
Btw @serenawilliams I wish you a speedy recovery… we have a lot of work ahead of us.
— Patrick Mouratoglou (@pmouratoglou) September 1, 2017
Congratulations to @serenawilliams for giving birth to a baby girl!
Sending you ❤️ from your friends & family at the #USOpen and @WTA! pic.twitter.com/zv8HW0dDTN
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2017