Next-Gen Aces: Meet the Kids of Tennis Legends

As reported by Today, Naomi Osaka disclosed that although she was aware of the postpartum challenges many women encounter, she thought her knowledge would help her avoid the symptoms. “I also had extremely bad postpartum and I did not know how to deal with it well,” she stated in the Today report, acknowledging the internal struggle of wanting her daughter to view her birth as a gift while feeling like a ‘shell’ of herself in those early months.

Osaka shared in interviews that her daughter Shai inspired her to return to tennis. She was quoted in another People report expressing her desire to play long enough for her daughter to watch her on court.

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Tennis Stars and Their Growing Families

As Osaka navigates motherhood, mental health, and her tennis career, she joins other tennis stars who are warmly embracing family life, with their children often capturing public attention.

From Serena Williams’ daughters to Roger Federer’s twin sets, these young ones not only exhibit their unique personalities but also hint at potentially following in their parents’ footsteps on the tennis court.

Serena Williams

Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian have two daughters, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. and Adira River. Olympia, known for her social media presence and attempts at tennis, prefers dance and piano, as noted in a People report.

Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal and his wife Mery Perello welcomed their first son, Rafael Jr., in 2022, and their second child, Miquel, in August 2025. According to a People report, Nadal generally keeps family life private but recently mentioned that Rafael Jr. enjoys outdoor activities. The tennis star expressed that he does not expect his son to pursue tennis, but he will support any passion he develops.

Roger Federer

Roger Federer and his wife Mirka have two sets of twins: Myla and Charlene, born in 2009, and Leo and Lenny, born in 2014. Federer recently shared with a news outlet that while his other children enjoy soccer, skiing, and artistic pursuits, Leo is genuinely interested in tennis.

Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic’s daughter Tara (born in 2022) prefers ballet and gymnastics, while his son Stefan (born in 2014) is growing fond of tennis, playing voluntarily. Tara made headlines when she was spotted reading quietly courtside while her father played at the Wimbledon 2024 tournament.

Caroline Wozniacki

Caroline Wozniacki and former NBA player David Lee are parents to three children: Olivia, James, and Max, who was born in July 2025. Although it’s unclear if Olivia will follow her mother’s career path, she frequently joins Wozniacki on the tennis court.

Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev and his wife Daria have two daughters, born in 2022 and 2025. According to a People report, Medvedev acknowledges that fatherhood has transformed his life and pushed him to delve into parenting books to “be the best dad” he can be.

FAQs

Q1: Which tennis player’s child is most interested in the sport?

Roger Federer’s son Leo shows the strongest interest in tennis, with Djokovic’s son Stefan also being passionate about the sport.

Q2: How many children does Serena Williams have?

Serena Williams has two daughters: Olympia, born in 2017, and Adira, born in 2023.

Q3: Has Naomi Osaka spoken about motherhood?

Yes, Naomi Osaka has discussed her postpartum struggles and mentioned that her daughter Shai motivates her to continue playing tennis.

Q4: Which tennis stars recently welcomed babies?

Caroline Wozniacki welcomed her third child in July 2025, while Rafael Nadal welcomed his second child in August 2025.