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- May 27, 2019
Serena Williams debuts new outfit for French Open
The tennis star's outfit was designed by Virgil Abloh and Nike.
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It features ruffles, a crop top, black and white print and the cape -- reportedly with the words “Mother, Champion, Queen, Goddess” printed on it in French -- that gives it a superhero vibe.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on May 26, 2019 at 6:00am PDT
It follows last year’s controversy that saw Williams wear a “Black Panther”-inspired bodysuit earlier to mark her return to her first major tournament since giving birth to her daughter in 2017.
French Open president Bernard Giudicelli singled out Williams' outfit, saying in an interview, “It will no longer be accepted. One must respect the game and the place,\" according to The Associated Press.
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Williams, who dealt with life-threatening postpartum complications related to a pulmonary embolism, said the fitted suit was designed to protect her against blood clots.
She also used the catsuit as form of inspiration for other moms, writing on Instagram, \"Catsuit anyone? For all the moms out there who had a tough recovery from pregnancy—here you go. If I can do it, so can you. Love you all!!\"
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) on May 29, 2018 at 12:05pm PDT
While Williams' catsuit won't be seen again at the French Open, her boldness did help score a victory for female tennis players.
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) now allows for leggings and mid-thigh length compression shorts to be worn with or without a skirt, shorts or dress. The WTA's rules only apply to regular tournaments, not to the four Grand Slam tournaments, including the French Open, which each have their own set of rules.
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