Alexis Ohanian recently addressed inquiries regarding his religious beliefs, confirming that he is a Christian, while noting that his wife, tennis legend Serena Williams, follows the Jehovah's Witnesses faith. The Reddit co-founder provided the clarification on X after sharing a biblical verse from Hebrews 12:11, which discusses the value of discipline. When a follower questioned his religious background, Ohanian replied with his characteristic wit: "I’m Armenian ofc I’m Christian."
Public interest in the couple's religious life grew after Serena Williams made a notable revelation during a 2018 US Open press conference. The 23-time singles Grand Slam champion explained that she would not be celebrating her daughter Alexis Olympia's first birthday, stating, "We're Jehovah's Witnesses, so we don't do that." The couple, who began dating in 2015, were married on November 16, 2017, in a star-studded, Beauty and the Beast–themed ceremony held at the Contemporary Arts Centre in New Orleans, shortly after Olympia's birth.
In the sporting arena, Serena Williams recently returned to competitive tennis after a four-year hiatus, marking her first appearance since the 2022 US Open. After competing in the doubles event at the Queen's Club, the 44-year-old accepted a singles wildcard for Wimbledon. Despite a strong performance, she was defeated by Australia's Maya Joint with a score of 3-6, 7-6(6), 3-6. Her sister, Venus Williams, praised the effort, stating that Serena's level was "extraordinarily high" and that she "looked great" despite the unlucky result. During the match, Serena Williams tweaked her knee late in the first set, which prevented her from participating in a doubles partnership with Venus. There is currently no confirmed timeframe for her return to professional play.
