BREAKING: Tennis Icon and 23-time Grand Slam Champion Serena Williams Has Just Been Urgently rushed to the hospital and has been placed under oxygen upon her arrival. Her husband Alexis Ohanian has just jetted down to confirm the devastating news

Tennis Legend Serena Williams Rushed to Hospital; Husband Alexis Ohanian by Her Side

April 30, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Tennis icon and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams has been urgently rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after reportedly experiencing sudden respiratory distress at her Los Angeles home.

According to sources close to the family, Williams was placed under oxygen immediately upon arrival at the hospital. Medical staff are said to be closely monitoring her condition, though no official diagnosis has been released.

Her husband, tech entrepreneur Alexis Ohanian, was in New York for a scheduled conference appearance but boarded a private jet immediately after receiving the news. He was seen arriving at the hospital late last night, where he was escorted inside by security.

Family spokesperson Lisa Reynolds issued a brief statement: “Serena is receiving the best possible care and is surrounded by loved ones. We ask for privacy and understanding during this time.”

Fans around the world have flooded social media with messages of support, using hashtags like #PrayForSerena and #StayStrongSerena. Fellow athletes, including sister Venus Williams and basketball legend LeBron James, have expressed concern and solidarity.

Williams, who retired from professional tennis in 2022, has since become a leading voice in business, fashion, and women’s health advocacy. Her recent Instagram posts showed her enjoying time with family, making this sudden development all the more shocking.

Doctors are expected to release a formal update within the next 24 hours