Serena Williams shares inspirational New Year message for working parents

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Serena Williams has posted an inspirational New Year message to mums and dads juggling parenthood with work, saying “anything is possible”.

America tennis ace Serena Williams, who is also a mother to her one-year-old daughter Alexis Olympia, has shared an inspiring and heartfelt note with all the working parents who are balancing their work with parenthood.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion began 2019 in Perth at the mixed teams Hopman Cup, with baby Alexis Olympia in tow.

Williams captioned a picture of herself clutching her daughter ahead of the match: “As I head into next year it’s not about what we can do it’s what we MUST do as working moms and working dads. Anything is possible. I am getting ready for the first match of the year and my dear sweet baby @olympiaohanian was tired and sad and simply needed mama’s love.”

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Last month, the WTA introduced new rules so returning mothers have a special ranking that earns them a seeded position at tournaments, ensuring they do not face a top player in the opening round.

Williams, along with other tennis mums like former world number one Victoria Azarenka, had advocated for the changes to help ease the transition back for players who had given birth.

“So if it means warming up and stretching while holding my baby that’s what #thismama will do. My fellow moms and dads working- or stay home it’s equally as intense – but you inspire me. Hearing your stories makes me know I can do this. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Williams said in another tweet.

Williams met Roger Federer in a mixed doubles tie at the Hopman Cup on Tuesday. After it was over – Federer wining the match – they even had time to pose for a selfie that has gone viral.

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