Serena Williams will wear a diamond-encrusted dazzling Nike look with matching sneakers at the US Open as the 23-time Grand Slam winner prepares to bring the curtain down on a glittering career
- Serena Williams, 40, is expected to retire from tennis following the US Open
- The tennis star will open her tournament on Monday night on Arthur Ashe court
- Nike has provided a sneak peak at the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s look
- Williams took a hands-on approach to the all-black, diamond-encrusted design
As she prepares to play the final tournament of her illustrious career, Nike has provided a sneak peak at tennis star Serena Williams’ look for the US Open, which fittingly pays homage to her previous six victories at the Grand Slam.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion us expected to retire following the US Open and her potential swansong could take place Monday night when she faces Danka Kovinic on Arthur Ashe on the first day of the tournament.
Williams is known for her bold fashion statements on court at Flushing Meadow from the denim mini-skirt as the 2004 US Open to her Nike black catsuit at Roland Garros in 2018.
And her potential finale in New York will be no different as Nike has revealed the latest look for the 40-year-old.
Designed months ago through insights from Williams, she will take to court in an all-black outfit is inspired by figure skating competition apparel and incorporates a six-layer skirt, referencing Serena’s six prior Flushing titles, which began in 1999.
The elegant silhouette is designed to allow Williams comfort and freedom of movement, while the bold embellishments will put her firmly in the spotlight – if she wasn’t already on the Arthur Ashe stage.
Serena Williams will wear an all-black outfit inspired by figure skating competition apparel with a six-layered skirt to reference her six victories at the tournament
The bodice of the dress is encrusted with diamonds to reflect the tournament’s night sky
Williams is known for her bold fashion statements on court, including the French Open catsuit
The black bodice is encrusted by crystals in the shape of stars to reference the night sky of the tournament and is then covered with a mesh layer over the top.
Williams will sport custom PE NikeCourt Flare 2 which complement the dress with the iconic Nike swoosh in crystals and her initials on the inner side.
There are also solid gold deubrés on the laces which feature 400 hand-set diamonds in black ceramic created in collaboration with Serena Williams Jewelry.
The outfit is topped off with a matching zip jacket and tote bag which are also in the same deep hue and embellished with crystals.
Williams, who attended fashion school, has always had a love for playing in breathtaking and trendsetting looks and the tennis great took a hands-on approach for her latest outfit, providing the full vision and dialing the details.
The look is topped off with a matching jacket and tote also embellished in crystals
The tennis star will sport custom PE NikeCourt Flare 2 with the iconic swoosh in crystals
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