Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian: Champions of Women's Sports Investment

Tennis legend Serena Williams, along with her husband Alexis Ohanian, are on a mission to revolutionize women's sports. With her career spanning over two decades, Serena has shattered records and put women's athletics on the global map. Now, she's using her voice to advocate for investment in women's sports. In a recent interview, Serena emphasized that women's sports have always been exceptional, but it's only recently that people have started recognizing their potential. She highlighted the record viewership her matches have drawn, such as her final game at the US Open which brought in 4. 8 million viewers, the highest in 43 years for ESPN. Serena believes that investing in women athletes yields incredible results, a sentiment echoed by her husband, Alexis Ohanian.

Alexis, the co-founder of Reddit, has been making significant investments in women's sports. He was a founding investor in the Los Angeles NWSL team, Angel City FC, which now has a valuation of $250 million thanks to new majority owners Disney CEO Bob Iger and Willow Bay. Serena and their daughter Olympia also have stakes in the team. Alexis organized the ATHLOS NYC event with a total purse of $500, 000, showing the couple's commitment to supporting female athletes. Alexis credits Serena and their daughter for inspiring his investments. He sees his wife as the prototype for the potential of women's sports and believes their daughter's love for the game has motivated him to make a difference.

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