Tennis professional Serena Williams and her husband Alexis Ohanian welcomed the youngster in September last year.

Today, the mother-of-one told fans she had been left in tears after she was unable to watch the youngster take her first steps.

Writing in view of her 10.9 million Twitter followers, the 36-year-old wrote: “She took her first steps…

“I was training and missed it. I cried.”

Following the news, fans rushed to send messages of support to the former Wimbledon champion.

One person penned: “You didn’t miss it, mommy. You facilitated it.

“Your child still lives right there. Make those happy tears & I mean it.”

Another fan told the star: “Oh Serena, I’m sorry! Look at it this way, when you see her do it again, it will be the 1st steps for you!! STILL VERY SPECIAL!! Don’t beat yourself up!!”

A third insisted: ”It’s alright, she’s just practising. She wanted to practise while you were gone so she can put on a better show for mama.”

“Been there! Except in an office, not training for a Wimbledon title, sadly. You will see many more of those little steps,” promised a fourth.

Another fan commented: “She missed you winning 23 grand slam titles but will still know you’re the best tennis player of all time.

“You’ll have thousands of magic moments with her don’t worry!”

Serena played against Krisitina Mcladenovic on Centre Court at Wimbledon yesterday.

The tennis ace scooped a victory, and will now go on to play against Evgeniya Rodina.

Serena, who has been ranked her world No. 1 in singles on eight separate occasions by the Women’s Tennis Association, previously discussed balancing her career with family life.

“My priority is Olympia. No matter what, that’s my priority,” she said.

“I have given tennis so much, and tennis has actually given me a lot, and I couldn’t be more grateful.

The athlete continued: “She’s my priority, and I work everything around her. I want her to know that I put – I really try to put her first in my life, along with, you know, God and my family.”

Elsewhere at Wimbledon 2018, Game of Thrones star Nathalie Emmanuel was spotted stepping out this week for day four of the annual tennis tournament.

The actress opted for a summer chic wardrobe choice, as she donned a floral red dress.

The 29-year-old was all smiles as she posed for a picture at the star-studded venue, while being hosted by Stella Artois.

In another capture, Nathalie was pictured chatting with actor Alex Lanipekun as they watched the tournament.