Coco Gauff is slaying at Wimbledon with both her tennis skills and fashion. Her latest Wimbledon outfit created a buzz, drawing comparisons to Serena Williams’ iconic dress. However, calling the former world’s number one as the “original”, Gauff humbly denies the claim, saying why she is “not going to sit here and lie”. In fact, mentioning Serena Williams as an “icon”, this Roland Garros 2024 doubles champion explains how in terms of style Williams is the mother of all as “she’s done it all.”

Coco Gauff defeated Romania’s Anca Todoni 6-2, 6-1 yesterday in the second round at Wimbledon, held on Court 1. While her performance impressed everyone, her customized cut-out white outfit also caught attention, reminiscent of Serena Williams’ 2019 Wimbledon attire. However, Gauff dismissed the claim of taking any inspiration from Williams‘ iconic outfit for her latest Wimbledon look.

“No she did not but I think that Serena has just done like every iconic dress fit in the game that unintentionally you can have something inspired by her. It was like similar to my Australian Open outfit this year some people thought I was inspired by her which it wasn’t but I just feel like Serena is just such an icon that everybody can have like inspiration for her like she’s the original so yeah I take it as an acknowledgement”- said Gauff in a post-victory press conference.

The 20-year-old American WTA star’s Australian Open outfit also garnered attention for its similarity to Serena Williams’ dress. Gauff’s yellow skirt and top with navy accents not only stunned fans, but one person even posted a tweet containing fake statements attributed to the Roland Garros doubles champion. Clarifying the misconception, Gauff said, “Yeah, if you want to make it a homage to her [Serena Williams], that’s really cool. That wasn’t the thought process behind it. I love Serena, and I think she has the best fashion game on the court and off the court and everything.”

Now, the reigning US Open champion faces similar comparisons again. The Tennis Channel’s official Instagram page shared a clip of the best-dressed players at this year’s Wimbledon, featuring Gauff’s photo in her white cut-out dress alongside Serena Williams’ 2019 outfit which sparked this sparked conversation.

Despite admiring Serena Williams’ spirit and fashion, Coco Gauff remained truthful to the press. A few days ago, she mentioned how her Grand Slam outfits were planned well in advance.

Coco Gauff revealed her meticulous plans for Grand Slam outfits

In an interview with People Magazine, Gauff delved deeper into her Grand Slam fashion rules. “My Grand Slam outfits are planned basically a year to two years, even maybe sometimes longer in advance,”- she said. While she acknowledged that her plans could change, Gauff confirmed that her final outfit isn’t always “set in stone” but she tries to visualize the major part of it. Not just clothes but she impressed people with her Wimbledon hairstyle, a fresh honey-blonde color inspired by Hollywood actor Will Smith’s daughter Willow Smith.

Coco Gauff’s revelations about not seeking inspiration from Serena Williams’ 2019 Wimbledon look highlight the reigning US Open champion’s creativity behind her iconic looks. While Gauff proudly admires the former world number-one WTA star, she also showcases her own brilliance in fashion, making her a true legacy-bearer of Serena Williams in the professional scene.