Serena Williams is in awe of her little ace.
After all, her 8-year-old daughter Olympia Ohanian, who she shares with husband Alexis Ohanian, is growing up to be her close sidekick. And in honor of their bond, the retired tennis player shared a look at their cutest memories over the years.
“At first they are sweet, then they get sweeter,” Serena wrote on her Oct. 30 Instagram post, sharing a photo of her and Olympia making silly faces together. “Or something like that.”
The Grand Slam champion—also mom to Adira Ohanian, 2, with the Reddit founder—continued going down memory lane, adding several throwback shots of Olympia sitting in the airport, relaxing on the beach, and riding on a boat. To end the tribute, Serena dedicated a heartfelt poem to her little one.
“Dear daughter,” the quote began. “I hope you can always hear my voice saying, ‘You’ve got this,’ when the world feels too loud.”
Indeed, Serena has been by her daughter’s side as they continue to find their voice—and their style. In March, the tennis champion included Olympia and Adira in her limited-edition fashion collection with Janie and Jack, and she noted her eldest helped design certain pieces in the launch.
“Olympia has been picking out her own outfits since she was little, so of course, she had opinions,” she told Parents at the time. “She was hands-on with color and pattern choices, and luckily, we were on the same page with our favorites.”
And while Olympia has an eye for couture, Serena is encouraging her little ones to make a statement in every area of life.
“I want them to always be certain of who they are and never shy away from being themselves,” she continued. “Whether it’s through fashion or in life, it’s about celebrating what sets them apart and feeling strong and comfortable with who they are.”
Keep reading to see more moments of Serena bonding with her kids...
Smart and Strong
...Like Her Mama.
Sleeping Beauty
Zzzzzz...
Mommy and Daughter
Serena and her little girl love Snapchat!
Pretty in Pink
"Making moves," read the caption on the photo, posted on the child's Instagram page.
Baby's First Halloween
"When you realize you're the hero Gotham needs," read the caption on the photo, posted on the child's Instagram page.
Bath Time
Serena posted on her Instagram page this photo of Alexis and baby Alexis, writing, "We love bath time."
Bling
Serena showcases her new wedding ring in this adorable pic of her daughter.
Teddy Bear Cutie
"Wait till I see you S," read the caption to this photo, posted on the child's Instagram page in December 2017.
Quality Time With Auntie
Olympia appears with Serena's sister Isha Price.
Pow!
"Dad & I hit the gym hard today," read the caption to this photo, posted on the child's Instagram page in December 2017.
Twinning
Mommy and daughter are twinsies!
New Year's Eve
The happy mama has some fun on Snapchat.
Dress Up Time
Serena's baby girl rocks a Janie and Jack's striped sweater dress on Instagram Stories.
Sock Hop Style
Introducing the most stylish mother-daughter duo!
Coolest Kid
Olympia meets LL Cool J.
Twinsies
Serena and Olympia rock matching pink.
Sleeping Beauty
Even though she's dressed like Snow White, Olympia channels Sleeping Beauty during nap time.
Tea Time
"olympiaohanian loves her afternoon tea," Serena captioned this July 2022 snap, "and cheering for mama."
Zoom Squad
Olympia rides around a golf car with mom Serena and dad Alexis Ohanian Sr.
Big Sister Alert
Olympia became a big sister when Serena gave birth to daughter Adira River Ohanian in August 2023.
Precious Moments
The tiny tot is all smiles when she meets her little sister for the first time.