Serena Williams gets engaged in a truly romantic way to her billionaire bf, Alexis Ohanian

Tennis great 35-year old Serena Williams and 33-year old Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian are engaged.

A spokesperson for Ohanian confirmed that he popped the question while the two were vacationing in Rome. Williams first announced the news herself in a Reddit post on its "r/isaidyes" forum.

The Reddit post featured a drawing of Snoo, the site’s mascot, dressed as Mr. Ohanian and kneeling with a diamond in its hand. A female Snoo, styled after Ms. Williams and wearing a tennis skirt, Nike top and headband, floated above him with a smile on her face. Above the picture was the headline, 'Future Mrs Knothing''. Alexis has long gone by the handle Knothing

"I came home/A little late/Someone had a bag packed for me/And a carriage awaited" Williams said in her Reddit post, which was written like a poem and had a cartoon of the couple at the top. "Destination: Rome/To escort me to my very own 'charming'/Back to where our stars first collided/And now it was full circle/At the same table we first met by chance/This time he made it not by chance/But by choice/Down on one knee/He said 4 words/And/r/isaidyes."

Ohanian also announced the engagement on his Facebook page, linking to Williams' Reddit post and adding, "She said yes."

Williams and Ohanian, who have been dating since the fall of 2015, have mostly kept their romance out of the spotlight, though she does post pictures of them on her Instagram account from time to time.
Some sweet comments Mr Ohanian got he shared the news:

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Jeanette Cajide Congrats! I remember on our walk in Dallas talking about marriage a few years back. I can't believe it! You are engaged...to a goddess! 😊

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Rosa Coats Congratulations on your inspired engagement to Serena Williams. Please love and cherish her, always. She is our National Treasure.

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Brian Wade Who is this chick again?? Just kidding buddy - congratulations! Wish you guys all the best!

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Williams has a history of failed relationships with men including rappersCommon, Drake, and a former tennis manager. She indicated the nuptials will take place in Rome where she first met Ohanian. Williams speaks fluent French and Italian.


Congrats to them, sounds like a perfect match. Happy she finally found her Prince charming.