Serena Williams touched down in New Zealand and hit the tennis courtroom after saying that she is engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian in a candy poem.
The tennis star revealed on Thursday that her boyfriend of just about two years Ohanian had popped the query after whisking her away on a shock journey to Rome.
Williams, 35, shared the information on Reddit by posting a poem, writing: 'On the similar desk we first met by probability / This time he made it not by probability / However by alternative / Down on one knee / He mentioned four phrases / And I mentioned sure.'
Ohanian, 33, later posted Williams' poem to his Fb account, writing: 'She mentioned sure.'
He additionally commented on her poem on Reddit, writing: 'And also you made me the happiest man on the planet.'
Williams was seen Friday arriving at Auckland Airport adopted by the media after which hitting the tennis courtroom for a follow session forward of the ASB Traditional tennis match subsequent week.
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Serena Williams, heart, is adopted by media as she is escorted to a automotive on her arrival at Auckland Airport in New Zealand, Friday, December 30 after saying her engagement to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian
Serena beams as she arrives in Auckland alongside Caroline Wozniacki
Ohanian, 33, later posted Williams' poem to his Fb account, writing: 'She mentioned sure'
Williams posted a poem on the social information web site that she accepted his proposal. She is seen right here arriving in Auckland
They do: Williams' boyfriend, Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, popped the query throughout a shock journey to Rome (couple above)
However the bride-to-be didn't touch upon her forthcoming nuptials to the press.
In line with stuff.co.nz, she answered just a few questions, very briefly saying that it was her sister Venus who inspired her to come back to New Zealand.
'It was all Venus, so we should always simply thank Venus when she arrives,' Serena mentioned.
She added: 'She advised me it was nice and that I ought to come and I at all times take heed to my massive sister.
'It is at all times enjoyable to go locations you've got by no means been and I am excited to be right here.'
Forward of her arrival in New Zealand she posted a video to Fb telling her followers there that she was excited to landing within the nation.
Lovebirds: Williams graphic that confirmed her wearing her tennis gear and floating on air as Ohanian introduced her with a big diamond (above)
Particulars: Williams poem about her shock engagement, and Ohanian's remark about being the 'happiest man on the planet' (above)
Williams revealed in her poem that she got here residence to search out her baggage packed and able to go for the shock journey that Ohanian had deliberate for them.
'Somebody had a bag packed for me / And a carriage awaited / Vacation spot: Rome / To escort me to my very personal 'charming' / Again to the place our stars first collided,' wrote Williams.
She additionally included a graphic that confirmed her wearing her tennis gear and floating on air as Ohanian introduced her with a big diamond.
Williams prepares for a follow session on the ASB Traditional tennis match in Auckland, New Zealand, Friday
Williams, who's notoriously non-public about her private life, has by no means spoken about her relationship with Ohanian within the press. She is seen above Friday throughout a follow session in New Zealand
Williams and Ohanian had been first noticed collectively at dinner in San Francisco again in November of 2015 because of surveillance video that was later launched by the restaurant. She is seen above in the course of the follow session on Friday
Taking a break: Williams seen throughout a coaching session at ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland Friday
Serena posted a video to her Fb telling her New Zealand followers she was headed their manner
Williams, who's notoriously non-public about her private life, has by no means spoken about her relationship with Ohanian within the press.
The information that the pair met in Rome suggests nevertheless that they first met in Could of 2015, as Williams performs the clay courtroom match within the Italian metropolis yearly forward of the French Open.
Williams and Ohanian had been first noticed collectively at dinner in San Francisco again in November of 2015 because of surveillance video that was later launched by the restaurant.
Throughout that date, a person stole Williams cellphone off the desk after which rushed out of the restaurant.
As soon as Williams seen what had occurred she shortly obtained up, made her manner via the gang, and caught up with the person outdoors.
In the long run, the person sheepishly returned the gadget and Williams returned to her meal.
Reminiscences: Ohanian marked his one-year anniversary with Williams earlier this 12 months by saying he had fallen in love with tennis whereas in Rome a 12 months prior (above)
Biggest: Along with wedding ceremony planning, Williams will even be chasing historical past this 12 months as she hopes to turn into the primary participant within the Open Period to win 23 Grand Slams (left on the 2015 vainness Truthful Oscar get together, proper in September on the US Open)
Caught on digital camera: Williams was first noticed out with Ohanian in November of 2015 (above) on video that was launched when a person tried to steal the tennis participant's cellphone off her desk
Over the previous 12 months, Ohanian has turn into Williams' largest cheerleader on social media, documenting her accomplishments each on and off the courtroom.
This previous Could he posted a photograph of Williams taking part in in Rome, a match she would go on to win, writing: 'A 12 months in the past at present, I turned a tennis fan. Among the best selections I ever made.'
Two months later, he documented Williams historic win on the All England Membership, writing: 'Our queen stopped by heart courtroom at present. �� So happy with you, @serenawilliams. 22 seems good on you. #Wimbledon.'
He then posted once more later that very same day when Williams and her sister Venus captured their sixth Wimbledon title in Women Doubles, writing: 'It was an excellent day. ���� These two are prepared for Rio. #wimbledon.'
Ohanian additionally took his mom to take a seat in Williams' field in the course of the match.
In September, when Williams broke yet one more report on the US Open, Ohanian posted a photograph and wrote: '308th profession Grand Slam match win for the best, @serenawilliams - taking day out for her followers on her method to 309 and lots of extra.'
And some days after her devastating loss in that match he sat entrance row at her trend present, snapping a pic as she took her remaining bow after the gathering.
'Congrats on an important present @serenawilliams - so happy with you. Properly in your method to dominating one other trade. #NYFW #blurry,' wrote Ohanian.
Love life: Williams two longest relationships previous to Ohanian had been with Brett Ratner (left in 2005) and Frequent (proper in 2010)
Heartbreak: Williams was reportedly devastated when she was dumped by actor Jackie Lengthy (above in 2007) after a couple of months of courting
Tennis mates: Williams was linked to Grigor Dimitrov, who rebounded from their break up with Maria Sharapova (left in 2015) and her tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou (proper in June)
Previous to Ohanian, Williams was linked to a variety of A-list stars from the worlds of movie, music and sports activities.
Her first high-profile relationship got here in 2002 with studies that she was courting soccer star Keyshawn Johnson, who was a decade her senior.
Johnson, who was the primary decide within the 1996 draft, was taking part in for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the time and had simply break up together with his first spouse.
The connection was by no means confirmed, but when true the 2 actually had a constructive impression on each other, with Serena successful 4 straight Grand Slams for the primary time in her profession between 2002 and 2003 and Johnson main the Buccaneers to a Tremendous Bowl victory.
In 2004, Williams started courting director Brett Ratner, a relationship that will final for 2 years.
Ratner, who was 12 years older than Williams on the time, was on the peak of his profession on the time because of the success of the primary two Rush Hour movies.
He directed the most important movie of his profession throughout that point, X-Males: The Final Stand, which grossed near $500million worldwide.
Williams in the meantime received only one Grand Slam throughout these two years.
After that relationship ended she dated actor Jackie Lengthy in 2007, who reportedly dumped the tennis star.
Williams later wrote a weblog detailing how a person believed to be Lengthy 'disappeared for every week' earlier than calling to interrupt up along with her on the similar time she was falling in love with him.
Tremendous Bowl: Williams was linked to Keyshawn Johnson again in 2002, in the course of her first Serena Slam (above at a Tremendous Bowl afterparty in 2003)
Having some enjoyable: There have been rumors in 2010 that Williams was seeing New York Knicks star Amar'e Stoudemire
Hotline bling: Williams was rumored to be with Drake all through 2015, and he was courtside cheering her on on the US Open (above at her trend present in September 2015)
The next 12 months Williams started courting rapper Frequent, who she spent two years with.
The couple had been regularly noticed out collectively at occasions, and even within the years after their break up there have been rumors that that they had reunited.
Williams was briefly linked to a different A-list title after her break up from Frequent, Amar'e Stoudemire.
Ohanian together with his ex Sabriya Stukes in 2014
She and the Stoudemire had been rumored to be an merchandise after she and the New York Knicks energy ahead had been noticed attending occasions collectively within the metropolis.
For her subsequent relationship, Williams selected a tennis participant, courting Bulgarian heartthrob Grigor Dimitrov.
The affair was temporary, and after the break up Dimitrov started courting Maria Sharapova, whom Williams has defeated of their final 18 straight matches.
Subsequent up was her tennis coach Patrick Mouratoglou, whom Williams was rumored to be with in 2012 after her break up from Dimitrov.
That relationship fizzled out, however Mouratoglou has continued to be Williams coach and is credited along with her unimaginable success over the previous 5 years.
And final, however not least, had been the rumors that Williams was courting Drake in 2015.
These rumors now appear to have been false as she would have been with Ohanian on the time, until the 2 weren't but critical or on a break.
Assembly mother: Ohanian took his mom with him to look at Williams play on the All England Membership over the summer time
Loving boyfriend: Ohanian posted a photograph commemorating Williams' historic win at Wimbledon over the summer time (above)
By her aspect: After Williams was defeated on the US Open, Ohanian was entrance row at her trend present to assist her
Ohanian has additionally spoken little about his relationship with Williams, except for his social media posts and saying their engagement.
There shall be little time for celebration nevertheless as Williams is due again on the courtroom subsequent week, as she is ready to play within the ASB Traditional in Auckland, New Zealand.
It will likely be her first match because the US Open this previous September, with Williams opting to chop her season quick following her defeat within the semifinals.
The ASB Traditional will even be the an opportunity for Williams to arrange for the Australian Open, the primary Grand Slam occasion of the tennis season.
Ought to Williams win in Australia, one thing she has executed six instances up to now, she would maintain the report for many Grand Slam singles wins by any participant within the open period with 23. She is at present tied for the report at 22 wins with Steffi Graff.
From there she shall be aiming to interrupt the all-time report of 24 Grand Slam singles wins set by Margaret Court docket.
The WTA Tour provided their congratulations to Williams on Thursday by posting a photograph of her and Ohanian on their Twitter account.
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