Last night, the entire tennis world watched as Serena Williams hit the court at the 2022 US Open. After announcing her retirement in Vogue’s September 2022 issue, the fans geared up for what could very well have been her final appearance in the New York tournament. And she did it in style!
Serena Williams’ 2022 US Open outfit is not just any show-stopping on-court look (though she’s had plenty of those). It’s full of sentiment and stands as an elegant tribute to the extraordinary legacy she leaves behind.
In her first match of the tournament, Serena Williams’ outfit was a black, sheer-paneled Nike dress covered in crystals. The glittering outfit features a six-layer skirt (she removed four layers to play) to honor her previous six US Open titles. She added additional sparkle with crystals in her hair. It’s a fitting ensemble as she competes for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title.
Serena’s tennis shoes are also very glam. The Nike Court Flare 2 shoes have 400 handset diamonds with her initials and an embellished swoosh. The sparkle-studded outfit, which Williams co-designed, is a nod to the costumes traditionally worn by figure skaters. “Inspired by graceful competition dresses worn by figure skaters, the embellished bodice and the skirt place Serena in the spotlight and allow her freedom of movement,” Nike said in a statement.
Olympia Ohanian is known for making fashion statements all her own. She matched her mom in her a sparkly Nike outfit and a beaded hairstyle (a tribute to Serena).
Keep scrolling to see both of their outfits.