Love goes beyond words, and Serena Williams and her husband, Alexis Ohanian, truly embody what it means to be a power couple. Alexis once admitted he didn’t fully appreciate the lives of professional athletes until he started dating Serena. Their paths crossed at the Cavalieri Hotel in Rome, where two successful careers met. In 2019, Alexis said, “It helps that my wife and I both know what it takes to be successful and bring that mutual understanding, drive and relentless to the table.” Now, as Alexis champions women’s sports with growing passion, Serena stands firmly by his side.
Ohanian’s all-women’s track meet, Athlos, is back for 2025 with an exciting new twist: field events are joining the mix. The big reveal was the addition of Olympic gold medalist Tara Davis-Woodhall as the star headliner for the long jump. Athlos, which launched last September and drew over three million viewers, will return to Icahn Stadium in New York City on October 10. Fans can expect even more thrills and a bigger prize purse this year.
Athlos announced on social media, “It’s Track AND Field, and she’s the reason. Field is coming to ATHLOS 2025, and @tar___ruh is leading the way.” Tara Davis-Woodhall, who placed sixth at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic finals and then won gold in Paris with a 7.10-meter jump, isn’t just competing-she’s shaping the event’s format to meet World Athletics standards. Her mission? To boost the visibility of field events, often overlooked in U.S. track meets. Serena hyped the announcement with a cheer, writing, “Let’s go @athlos @tar___ruh.”
Let’s go @athlos @tar___ruh https://t.co/tJOwFFZKqE
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) April 28, 2025
Athlos began as a pure track event but is evolving into a full track and field celebration. The star-studded roster already includes Olympians like Gabriel Thomas and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn. With Tara leading the charge, the event aims to deepen fan engagement and investment in women’s athletics. Tara’s goal is clear: “My entire goal, since I’ve gone to track and field, was to change the sport,” she said onstage.
The 2025 meet promises a vibrant mix of elite competition and culture, building on last year’s success and Alexis Ohanian’s vision to grow women’s track and field. He had previously stated, “The silver lining of women’s sports being so underinvested was that they were so easy to invest in. You can try anything you want. There is no way that things have been done before.”
On the flip side, Serena’s support for women’s sport is unwavering, but it’s a two-way street. Their shared passion for sports goes beyond tennis and track!
Alexis and Serena join hands when it comes to supporting athletes
Serena Williams isn’t just investing- she’s actively shaping the team’s identity, from jersey designs to merchandise, aiming to spotlight the true value and potential of female athletes. Alongside her stakes in Angel City FC (women’s soccer), the Miami Dolphins (NFL), and the Los Angeles Golf Club in TGL, this move shows her deep commitment to women’s sports. As she once said, “It’s really important to show up and to be there for young girls. Our athletes shouldn’t have to feel like they aren’t being supported.” Now, she’s putting that belief into action as an owner of the Toronto Tempo, the WNBA’s first Canadian team set to debut in 2026.
Alexis sees women’s sports as more than just a smart investment-it’s a way to open doors for young girls to dream big. He says “high-integrity owners” like Serena will keep pushing female athletes to thrive in this new era. Celebrating Serena’s latest move, he tweeted, “Couldn’t imagine a better owner for Toronto than @serenawilliams – the Tempo just got an owner who CHAMPIONS women & excellence – made a career being her authentic self – opening doors for a generation & reshaping the sports world around her – the WNBA is lucky to have her.”
Serena shared her excitement about joining the WNBA’s first Canadian team: “I am thrilled to announce my ownership role in the first Canadian WNBA team, the Toronto Tempo.” She added, “This moment is not just about basketball; it is about showcasing the true value and potential of female athletes – I have always said that women’s sports are an incredible investment opportunity. I am excited to partner with Larry and all of Canada in creating this new WNBA franchise and legacy.”
With Alexis’s Athlos event gaining steam and Serena expanding her sports empire, this power couple is making serious moves in women’s sports. Their support goes beyond tennis and track-it’s about lifting women athletes everywhere. What’s your take on their impact? Share your thoughts below!
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