The 43-year-old tennis legend appeared relaxed and confident while posing on a yacht in a simple white two-piece swimsuit. She accessorized with dark sunglasses and wore her hair up, letting a few curls frame her face. In her arms was her six-month-old daughter, Adira, whom she shares with husband Alexis Ohanian.
In the caption, Serena reflected on body image and self-love. “Loving yourself is essential,” she wrote, admitting she often has to remind herself of that through different stages of life. She went on to say she appreciates her body even though it’s not “picture perfect,” noting with humor and pride that she smells like milk because she’s still breastfeeding Adira. “It’s a change, but one that’s been well worth it,” she added, encouraging her followers to start the week by remembering that self-love comes first.
The post comes months after Serena and Alexis welcomed their second daughter in August. At the time, they introduced Adira River Ohanian with a sweet family video that also featured their eldest daughter, Olympia, now five. Ohanian praised his wife in the announcement, writing that their home was “teeming with love” thanks to both a healthy baby and a healthy mom.
Serena has never shied away from sharing glimpses of her journey through motherhood. She’s posted throwback swimsuit photos, celebrated her pregnancy reveal at the Met Gala, and opened up in interviews about how becoming a mother reshaped her perspective. While she admitted she once doubted if she’d ever have kids, she now says that nothing feels like a sacrifice when it comes to her daughters.
From the court to family life, Serena continues to inspire by embracing her evolving identity—and reminding fans that true confidence comes from self-acceptance.
