Serena’s pregnancy: the tennis world reacts

The tennis world has been quick to react to the news that 23-time Grand Slam singles champion Serena Williams is pregnant…

The Australian Open, where she is a seven-time champion:

A hearty congratulations @serenawilliams – we wish you the very best for this new chapter. https://t.co/FtzfnE7Wq0

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) April 19, 2017

The US Open, which she has won six times:

.@serenawilliams will have a new pride & joy to hug and call her own soon! Congratulations on the exciting baby announcement! #USOpen pic.twitter.com/NXxlY4vC6q

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) April 19, 2017

18-time Grand Slam singles champion Chris Evert:

A baby and a wedding? A VERY special year ahead for @serenawilliams So happy for her new journey…

— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) April 19, 2017

Japanese player Naomi Osaka:

?????????????????? First Beyoncé now Serena…My heart can't take this. #queens https://t.co/Z4cWHryUrA

— NaomiOsaka????? (@Naomi_Osaka_) April 20, 2017

Two-time Wimbledon quarterfinalist Tamira Paszek:

Congratulations @serenawilliams ????? https://t.co/GZk7tomu4Y

— TamiraPaszek (@tamira1990) April 19, 2017

Former world No.1 Andy Roddick:

There's gonna be a baby GOAT ….. We are so happy, and we know @serenawilliams will be a great mother

— andyroddick (@andyroddick) April 20, 2017

Andy Roddick’s wife Brooklyn Decker:

She won a grand slam pregnant. I needed Andy to dress me, carry me, and delicately place me on the toilet when I was 4 weeks pregnant. https://t.co/gxXaj6VVDF

— Brooklyn Decker (@BrooklynDecker) April 20, 2017

Former world No.1 Tracy Austin:

Congratulations @serenawilliams on your exciting news! Enjoy this time! https://t.co/wvt562mnPq

— Tracy Austin (@thetracyaustin) April 19, 2017

American Nicole Gibbs, who lost to Serena Williams in the third round at AO2017:

????????????. But on a serious note, congrats to the GOAT!!!! ???? https://t.co/0LiYclZjLq

— Nicole Gibbs (@Gibbsyyyy) April 19, 2017

Former American player Mardy Fish retweeted this from comedian Travon Free:

Serena Williams won a grand slam while she was pregnant so every man should probably shut up about everything forever.

— Travon Free (@Travon) April 19, 2017

Former British player Melanie South:

Congratulations @serenawilliams what an exciting time ???????????? you won the Australian Open pregnant ???????????????????????? incredible

— Melanie South (@melaniesouth) April 20, 2017

American player Irina Falconi:

Wowowowow!!! ???????????????? https://t.co/CeHUFD7Gru

— Irina Falconi (@IrinaFalconi) April 19, 2017