When you are a new parent preparing for your first day back at work it’s a good idea to check out the childcare arrangements.

Which probably explains why Serena Williams visited the players’ creche at Wimbledon this week with her daughter Alexis Olympia, ahead of her campaign to regain the ladies singles title she last won in 2016.

Mother and baby looked around the creche as part of their preparations for the championships, with Williams no doubt hoping to acclimatise little Alexis Olympia to SW19’s childcare facilities.

The Wimbledon players’ creche is sited at the Aorangi Pavilion, at the far end of the AELTC’s grounds, near the practice courts.

Only players’ children have access to the facility and its not uncommon to see dozens of baby strollers parked outside during the tournament.

A source at the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC) told The Telegraph: “Serena brought Alexis to the grounds and they had a good look round, visiting the creche to see the facilities and perhaps get her used to the surroundings.

“We do pride ourselves on the creche and we think its something the players appreciate as it makes it easier for them to fit in being a parent with being a professional athlete.”