One of the biggest fashion nights, the Met Gala 2021, again hosted the world’s most famous style influencers under one roof. Undeniably, it was a star-studded affair as every year. However, this year, it was not only the celebrities who stole the show, but also tennis stars. In attendance at the Metropolitan Museum of Art were Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez, and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
As customary, tennis queen Serena Williams graced her presence at the Met Gala 2021. Fascinatingly, she sported a stunning full-feather outfit this year. Also, as the 2019 event, the 23-time Grand Slam champion came with her husband, Alexis Ohanian.
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In 2019, Serena’s outfit was one of the most talked-about dresses at the Gala. But this time, she stunned the crowd with her piercing attitude. In addition, husband Ohanian shared a secret of his suit.
Decided to bring a #Cryptopunk of my wife (that I bought for her) to the #MetGala. WAGMI. pic.twitter.com/BI2VZFmasQ
— AlexisOhanian 7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) September 14, 2021
Additionally, the newly crowned US Open champion, Emma Raducanu, also graced the event. For this, she wore a Chanel designer dress.
US Open winner on Saturday, Met Gala attendee on Monday. 🏆@EmmaRaducanu made her red carpet fashion debut wearing a stunning @CHANEL ensemble. 💫
MORE: https://t.co/bToWObr4Zq pic.twitter.com/KKFWUTGyqd
— TENNIS (@Tennis) September 14, 2021
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Besides Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Venus Williams, and others rock the Met Gala 2021
Positively, the four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka is one of the fastest-growing names in the fashion industry. Her Louis Vuitton outfit, indeed, upheld the ‘In America: A Lexicon of Fashion’ theme for the event.
GQ cover star and #METGala co-chair @naomiosaka arrives in @LouisVuitton pic.twitter.com/6eyRs1IrdA
— GQ Sports (@GQSports) September 13, 2021
Moreover, Osaka has also become a household name in America because of her tennis talent. Hence, the comparisons with Serena Williams were inevitable. Nonetheless, they respect one another, but have distinctive personalities.
Naomi Osaka & Serena Williams 🔥💥#MetGala pic.twitter.com/M2cXVU2Fgr
— Tenis Central (@Tenis_Central) September 14, 2021
Additionally, a surprise guest at the Gala was Serena’s elder sister and seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams. Unquestionably, her red dress impressed every head present there.
Look out ❤️🔥 👀 @Venuseswilliams #MetGala • #MetGala2021 pic.twitter.com/7gkyMsZxwS
— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) September 14, 2021
Also at the Met Gala was five-time majors champion, Maria Sharapova. Indeed, it was raining tennis queens at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Fashion queens 👑@MariaSharapova | @Venuseswilliams #MetGala pic.twitter.com/LY9scExIuM
— wta (@WTA) September 14, 2021
Besides the sporting legends, even the up-and-coming Canadians, Leylah Fernandez, and Felix Auger-Aliassime, showed up at the Met Gala. Naturally, outside their competing costumes, they added more glamor to the show.
Leylah Annie Fernandez's and Felix Auger-Aliassime's @HFMetGala looks are 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/OuwzA5K7g0
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) September 14, 2021
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All in all, the tennis stars seemed to belong in the crowd of audacious and trendsetting outfits. Apart from that, it would be a night to remember for the young Canadians.
Besides, both the Canadians also had some sensational success at the recently concluded US Open 2021. While the 19-year-old Leylah played her first Grand Slam final, the 21-year-old Felix reached his first major semifinal.
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Hopefully, the tennis stars will express their extensive personalities in the coming years. Which one is your favorite outfit from the Met Gala 2021?
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