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Ohanian's Marvel trick won Serena Williams' heart

Summary

  • Alexis Ohanian bonded with Serena Williams over Marvel characters.
  • He once surprised her with billboards welcoming her back.
  • A spontaneous Venice trip was arranged for pasta cravings.

Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, employed creative strategies to win over tennis superstar Serena Williams. Their first date in 2015 involved a lengthy "interrogation" where Ohanian answered numerous questions. The conversation took a turn when he mentioned Iron Man and Marvel, a topic that particularly appealed to Williams.

Ohanian's grand gestures continued throughout their decade together. He once commissioned billboards in Palm Springs to welcome Williams back to competition after maternity leave in 2018. Another notable instance involved a spontaneous trip to Venice after Williams expressed a desire for pasta.

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