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Alexis Ohanian, husband of Serena Williams, holds her baby, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., before the match double in the first round of the Fed Cup in Asheville, North Carolina on February 11, 2018. (Photo: Chuck Burton, PA)

WIMBLEDON, England – Serena Williams understands – and appreciates – the dedication and dedication sacrifices that she took from her parents "

This effort, which also allowed her sister, Venus, to be on the list of big names in tennis, proved that hard work and determination can open the doors of the American dream of glory and fortune. In cash only, Williams has won more than $ 84 million, in addition to winning 23 Grand Slam titles, and an Olympic gold medal in singles and three golds with Venus in doubles.

Taking all this into consideration, Williams admitted after his 6-2, 6-2 fourth-round win over Russian qualifier Evgeniya Rodina on Monday, she does not believe she's got what he must do the same for his daughter, Alexis Olympia.

"I do not understand how they did it," said Williams, of his divorced parents, Richard and Oracene. "I could not go out, even though I like it (Olympia), I do not think I could do it every day what my father did, I do not think I could do that [19659010"SowhatmymotherdidIdonotknowinfactIwouldnotbeabletodothat"sheaddedofhermotherwhohadfivedaughterstoraiseIamsogratefultohavemyparentsIlookbackandIwanttodoevenbettertojustthankthembecausetheyweresoselflessandwowjustamazing"

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Do not get me wrong It's not that Williams does not want to be the best mom she can. just not hooked on that kind of role

"I'm not sure if I'm a great coach," said Williams. "I could be a good mental trainer.As for a tennis coach, I do not know if I have patience."

While Aunt Venus apparently advanced the idea that She could lead Olympia, she also has some basic rules that would not make her ideal for work.

"Venus said she would train her, she just does not want to travel , "Serena said smiling," I'm like, 'OK, you think well in advance. Olympia does not play tennis unless, of course, she does not want it. "

And there is the biggest problem regarding the possibility for Alexis Olympia Ohanian to become a future tennis champion. Mom really does not want her to follow in her footsteps.

"I do not know, it's a lot of work," said Williams, when asked why not a tennis career for Olympia. "Plus, I mean, I do not want her to be pressured by what I've done, you guys (the media) are talking," Are you going to be able to to do as well as your mother? I do not want her to have that.

"I think it will be interesting to see what it's all about," said Williams. "I really do not know ice skating could be fun, it will probably be very big."

At the present time, it is important to note that Olympia started walking on weekends. last, then it is difficult to determine if she inherited the athletic gene. Williams tweeted that her daughter's first steps missed her on Saturday, but she discovered that it was part of life.

"She walked for me since, a lot," said Williams. "I do not usually read the mentions (Twitter) .Things like that, or if I ask for advice, I do it." It was so positive. "So many people, basically everyone in the mentions was like," Oh, me too.This is not serious. "

The good news is that Olympia is only 10 months old, so worry about who she will be when she Growing up is not an immediate concern for Williams so Williams can devote much of his energy to winning an eighth Wimbledon title later this week.

Every day spent at Wimbledon, the game Williams returns to be as formidable as before her maternity leave, which began after winning her 23rd Grand Slam title by being pregnant at the 2017 Australian Open.

While Serena, the dominant, come back, a lot of the players supposed to have the best chances to win here have all gone to the trap. The start of the seventh seed, Karolina Pliskova, in the fourth round on Monday, results in the early departure of the top 10 seeds.

Of course, Williams, ranked 181, is ranked first. "Well, is not it (Angelique) Kerber technically in the top 10 (ranking)?" She said, rhetorically. "She's just ranked 11. On the technical side, we still have a player in the top 10.

" I do not think it happened to that extreme, "she added. I've never been ranked where I am when that's already happened, so I'm still one of those few players who are fighting again and again in the tournament. "

While Kerber could be a future final opponent For Williams, they've both traveled here – they played here in the 2016 final with Williams winners – there are still two rounds before anyone else plays for the trophy.

Williams, who won his 90th Wimbledon career win with Rodina's match, will play Tuesday's Camila Giorgi of Italy in the quarterfinals.

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