Tennis fans recently reacted to Serena Williams and her husband, and co-founder of Reddit, Alexis Ohanian, going on a date in New York City. The couple was in town for the annual gala held at the Javits Center, hosted by Robin Hood, a prominent anti-poverty organization.

The gala, which took place on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, attracted a crowd that included influential figures from finance, philanthropy, politics, and entertainment. Apart from Williams and Ohanian, notable attendees like Mike Bezos and Mark Bezos, among others, were also present at the event.

Fans React to Serena Williams and Her Husband Alexis Ohanian Going on a Date in New York

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian first met in 2015 at the Cavalieri Hotel in Rome while the former was competing in the Italian Open. They got engaged in 2016 at the same hotel. The couple welcomed their first daughter, Olympia Ohanian, on September 1, 2017. They celebrated their marriage shortly thereafter on November 16, 2017, at the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans. Their second daughter, Adira River Ohanian, was born in August 2023. Recently, Williams took to social media to share a series of photos capturing her and Ohanian enjoying a date night in New York, presumably before the Robin Hood gala. “Date in the City @alexisohanian,” Williams captioned her Instagram post.

Tennis fans were delighted to see pictures of Williams and Ohanian from their date. They took to social media to compliment them and share their opinions on the same. One fan remarked that the images of Williams and Ohanian perfectly encapsulated the “good time” they had during their outing. “ first pic say it all. you guys seem to have a good time together, ” a fan wrote.
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Another fan complimented Williams and Ohanian as a “beautiful couple.” “Beautiful couple! Chilling in the park. Love this. ,” a fan commented.
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“Your love for each other and your family is palpable in all that you do! ,” a fan commented.
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“You guys are always too cute!! ,” a fan wrote.
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“Love is in the air,” a fan commented.
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“You two are so adorable,” a fan commented.
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“power couple ,” a fan wrote.
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“ Cute couple , ” a fan commented.
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Serena Williams’ Husband, Alexis Ohanian, Praised Her Met Gala 2025 Look

The 2025 Met Gala, a high-fashion and haute couture event, took place on May 5, 2025. Among its many attendees was Serena Williams.

Williams attended the Gala wearing a sky-blue satin off-shoulder gown from Edward Enninful’s Moncler x EE72 collection. She complemented the dress with a puffer cape and jewelry from Fred Leighton. Her hair was styled in a sleek, short cut. The former World No. 1 took to social media to share a picture of her ensemble. Reacting to Williams’ post, her husband, Alexis Ohanian, praised her look, calling it “stunning.” “ STUNNING,” Ohanian posted on X.