Serena Williams It’s been killing on the tennis court since the mid-’90s. The sports star is considered a fashion icon today, but the tennis world hasn’t always been kind during her career.Williams has spent decades criticizing everything from her hair to her clothing choices, to sexism, people I have faced racism and criticism.

Despite the pressure, Williams has always been fearless and powerful on and off the court. Her fashion choices incorporate bold colors and an edgy aesthetic. It braves the ‘tennis white’ tradition of wearing only white on the court.

Moreover, the sport itself is made up mostly of white players. Williams made waves just for being a black woman in the sport. She elevated an often-forgotten sport from the mainstream and earned her a new fan base. Williams also drew attention to the rigid elitism of tennis, opening the door for young girls of color to explore a once exclusive sport.

Twenty-seven years after his first professional bout, Williams has skyrocketed as a global icon. Indeed, she is an inspiration to athletes, mothers and women.

Serena passes out on the tennis court

First up is Serena’s infamous catsuit. As stunning as it looks, Williams wore this bodysuit at the 2018 French Open for health reasons. The tennis star had a history of blood clots and developed a pulmonary embolism after the birth of his daughter Olympia. The bodysuit encouraged blood flow during her matches.

Despite this, the French Tennis Federation has banned the catsuit. tennis magazine“We have to respect the game and the place,” said federation president Bernard Giudicelli. But given Williams’ longtime dedication to the game, these comments seem decidedly elitist.

At the 2004 US Open, Serena warmed up in knee-high “boots” and comfy shorts. However, she was not allowed to wear her shoes during the match.

Serena showed her love for bright colors at the 2016 US Open in a pink and white Nike dress. Her pleated dress is accented with pink armbands and tennis shoes. This was her “daytime” look. For the night’s game, she wore a black dress with pink pleats.

Williams’ 2018 US Open outfit, like the athlete herself, is the perfect combination of elegance and edge. Williams wore a custom Nike leather girlfriend jacket, a lavender tutu, and a matching headband to keep her curls in place.

I love everything about this costume! Williams wore this all-green ensemble at the 2021 French Open. This color not only looks amazing on her skin tone, but it’s also a tribute to Laurent Garros, her stadium and her daughter. From the sneakers to her cropped jacket, I think this outfit is *chef’s kiss* perfect.

Williams celebrated track star and fellow black trailblazer Flo Jo (Florence Griffith Joyner) in a color-blocked asymmetrical catsuit from Nike. She wore this eye-catching ensemble at her 2021 Australian Open, winning her third round singles match against Anastasia Potapova of Russia.

Along with her love of bright colors and feminine silhouettes, Williams also rocked some gorgeous patterns. I was wearing a printed Nike dress. She won the doubles match alongside Tunisian Onz Jabbar.

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