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Fashion and tennis together might have been an awry thing to think about in the past. However, tennis legends like Venus and Serena Williams have imbibed the spirit of fashion into the sport. Following in their footsteps, Venus’ close friend and American tennis star Reilly Opelka has embraced his fashionista self at the Prada SS24 in Milan. The 6’11 friend of Venus wore a stunning outfit, which even his friends could not help but admire.

Both Venus and Serena have defined fashion both on and off the court. So, when they saw their friend slaying on the red carpet, they made sure to give him a warm shout-out.

Venus and Serena Williams praise the fashionista look of Reilly Opelka 

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The American tennis star has been off the court for a while. However, his entertaining online rants with his friend Venus Williams has always kept him in the limelight among fans.

However, this time, it is not because of any comment or rant that he has resurfaced. It is because of his trendy, stunning look for the Prada SS24 in Milan featuring men’s wear. He wore beige sleeveless knitwear with black pants and a Prada sling bag. Adding a few more inches to his 6’11 form, he completed his look with Prada leather Oxford shoes.

 

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This obviously called for a shout-out from his close friends. Hence Venus Williams made sure to express her emotions with just one word stating, “DEAD” with fire emoticons.

Meanwhile, her sister, Serena Williams, kept it simple but heartfelt as she commented, “NICE” on his picture. Opelka broke away from his laid-back and relaxed character as he stunned his fans with a trending Prada look.

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Though he looked stunning and his closest friend Venus Williams praised him, she does not always maintain the same cordiality.

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Venus Williams pulled Opelka’s leg on her trip to Canada

The seven-time Grand Slam champion shares a wholesome friendship with Opelka. Hence, when she was on a trip to Canada, she made sure to mock Opelka.

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Posing in front of the well-renowned tourist destination in Toronto, CN Tower, Venus stated that she finally found something taller than her, excluding her friend Opelka. He reshared the story and laughed along with the joke. So, Venus might look calm but she knows how to pull the leg of her closed ones.

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