Tennis World Congratulates Serena Williams on Birth of Her Child

Serena Williams reportedly gave birth to a baby girl Friday. Rafael Nadal, Beyonce and more sent their congratulations .

Serena Williams reportedly gave birth to a baby girl Friday at a hospital in Florida. 

Williams, who announced her pregnancy in April, won the Australian Open in January while several weeks pregnant. Her older sister, Venus, who won her third-round U.S. Open match on Friday, told ESPN before play started that she was "super excited" about her sister giving birth. 

As news of Serena's delivery spread, the tennis community—Rafael Nadal, Chris Evert and more—took to social media to congratulate the 23-time Grand Slam champion. Oh, and Beyonce weighed in too. 

Congrats Serena!!! So much joy for you!!! https://t.co/u4edTrqIbB

— Rafa Nadal (@RafaelNadal) September 1, 2017

👏👏👏🍼🍼🍼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 https://t.co/yxKrmKO32X

— Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) September 1, 2017

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Congratulations to @serenawilliams for giving birth to a baby girl!

Sending you ❤️ from your friends & family at the #USOpen and @WTA! pic.twitter.com/zv8HW0dDTN

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 1, 2017

Congratulations @SerenaWilliams for your baby girl. I am so happy for you and I feel your emotion. Recover well & enjoy without limitation.

— Patrick Mouratoglou (@pmouratoglou) September 1, 2017

Congratulations @alexisohanian for your baby girl. I have 3 daughters & each time it is the same incredible journey. I am happy for you.

— Patrick Mouratoglou (@pmouratoglou) September 1, 2017

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Congrats @serenawilliams 🍼💗😃 https://t.co/3kK6pFlRYx

— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) September 1, 2017

@serenawilliams had baby girl !!! Congrats from NYC @Eurosport_DE

— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) September 1, 2017

Muguruza on Serena's baby: "Girl? I just hope she doesn't play tennis!"

— Ricky Dimon (@Dimonator) September 1, 2017

Beautiful! 😘👶🏼❤️ Amazing news! 🎉 Congrats, @serenawilliams! 😍 https://t.co/9HkJRvFCtU

— . (@GoGalasGames) September 1, 2017

Congratulations @serenawilliams and @alexisohanian on the birth of your baby girl ❤️👶

— TamiraPaszek (@tamira1990) September 1, 2017

Congratulations @serenawilliams for giving birth to a baby 👶 girl today! So happy for you, enjoy your time!!
But see you soon 🎾

— Conchita Martínez 💙 (@conchitamartinz) September 1, 2017

Williams's coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, expects her to return to tennis next year.