Tennis legend Serena William has set social media alight with a stunning picture of herself and second daughter on a boat.
Williams gave birth to Adira River Ohanian only six months ago and has since been on a mission to keep herself fit and also spread the word of “self love”.
In the photo, a relaxed and healthy looking Williams, who is now 42 years old, wears a bikini while holding her baby.
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“Loving yourself is essential,” she wrote.
“I find that I have to remind myself of that self-love through all different stages in my life.
“Right now I love that my body is not picture perfect. I love that I smell like milk – that milk sustains Adira Ohanian.
“I love getting to know a new version of my body. It is a change, but it’s a change that has been well worth it. So start this week, knowing that you are loved, and that starts with you.
“OK, now I’m about to go to the gym 🤪.”
Over half a million fans and friends had liked the post (at the time of writing).
Famous singer and TV presenter Kelly Rowland said: “My love, your body👀…..you FIONNE! FINE!!!! And had two babies!! I couldn’t be more proud of you! I LOVE YOU! We all do!!”
While a fan wrote: “My first thought before I saw the caption was, “WOW SHE LOOKS INCREDIBLE.” Still picture perfect no matter what!”
Veteran tennis great Caroline Wozniacki joined the conversation with three fire emojis, while the nikewomen account said “we love her in every stage 💕”.
Williams is arguably the greatest women’s tennis player to have ever played.
She has won 23 grand slams in the singles and 14 major doubles titles (all with sister Venus).
She is also famous for her ‘Serena Slam’, winning three consecutive grand slam titles in 2002 and then winning her fourth consecutive slam at the start of the following year.
In 2017 Williams married Alexis Ohanian, who is the founder of tech platforms that include Reddit.
The couple’s first daughter, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr, was born in September of the same year.