"You taught me the true meaning of serenity and peace", Williams wrote. "But most importantly, I am so happy to share being number one in the world with you".
Williams, one of the greatest players of all time, revealed Wednesday that she is expecting her first baby and will not play again this year.
Soon after, her Instagram inspired Annie Apple to write a handsome tweet/letter to her son, Giants' Eli Apple. She used Snapchat to make light of the headline, which read "Pregnant Serena Williams Back in World Number One Spot".
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian cozy up while on vacation in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, on April 21.
The 23-time Grand Slam victor, who announced her pregnancy last week, takes over the top spot for the 317th week overall, third all time behind Steffi Graf and Martina Navratilova.
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The renowned athlete and fashion designer is now engaged to Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian, who proposed to Williams back in December 2016.
Williams is due to give birth in September, the month she turns 36 years old.
While Williams has remained fairly private about her relationship to the tech entrepreneur, she shared a glimpse into their love life with a sweet beach photo posted to her Instagram.
Overtaking Australia's Margaret Court for the all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles crowns - Williams is on 23 - is also "a determining factor" in her motivation to plough on, the Frenchman said.
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