Tennis legend Serena Williams and Reddit cofounder Alexis Ohanian welcomed their first child, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr, into the world in September 2017.

And while the sports star has previously opened up about the difficulties she experienced during birth, she's not about to impart any parenting wisdom to her good friend Meghan Markle - at least not anytime soon.

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To mark the start of Wimbledon, Williams appeared on BBC Breakfast and was asked about her friendship with the Duchess of Sussex and how she is adapting to life as a new mother.

Williams explained that the first few months of raising a baby are so manic, she doesn't feel like imparting advice is the best idea (at least early on, anyway).

'I never pass on words of wisdom, especially when you've just had a baby - it's so difficult to just be,' she said.

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'I just think, "get through the first three or four months and then we can talk."'

Reflecting on her own parenting, Serena added: 'Becoming a mum has changed my perspective on a lot of things, I want to leave a legacy.

'I want to be this positive person for my daughter -everything I do, I want to do for my daughter.'

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Last year, Williams opened up about giving birth, explaining how Alexis was born by emergency C-section after her heart rate dropped dangerously low.

Will we see Meghan supporting Williams at Wimbledon this year? If the rumours are true, it's looking likely. Fingers crossed eh? Kate Middleton is already having a lot of fun (and sticking to the white theme) this year.

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