For the first time in four years, Venus Williams pulled off a stunning victory at the Cincinnati Open. After struggling with injuries and facing many difficulties in the past few years, she accomplished what she was waiting for. Williams reached a ranking of 533 after defeating Veronika Kudermetova, a Top-20 player. But something else entirely also caught people’s eyes.
The former World Number 1 tennis player did her trademark twirl to demonstrate her continuing class. As she celebrated this incredible achievement, which took a very long time, one thing was clear. She still has more tennis left in her. However, that’s not all. Venus Williams also made a spectacular fashion statement by entering the competition in a Barbie-inspired dress and leaving in an entirely different attire, adding to the significance of the occasion.
Venus Williams did her trademark twirl
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The 43-year-old American tennis legend came back a month ago after struggling with a knee injury for the past few months. After struggling initially, just tournaments later, she finally pulled in an amazing victory. She defeated the 16th-ranked Russian in the first round and had a major comeback celebration. The latter somehow came with an outfit change and her signature twirl after the victory. Her clothing brand, EleVen by Venus, shared a little clip of the same, indicating that this is just the beginning of the journey Venus had put on pause.
A major comeback, with a outfit change 💅🔥 Get the jump on both of @Venuseswilliams looks: https://t.co/DuE9MTZxgQ https://t.co/tdbGDV2aq7
— EleVen by Venus (@EleVenbyVenus) August 14, 2023
While the crowd cheered at her victory, the seven-time Grand Slam champion did her little dance, just like her sister Serena Williams did last year during the US Open, before retiring from the sport. Although the twirl celebration is also a huge part of the career, the eldest Williams’ twirl happened years after her last dancing celebration, making it even more special. The celebration literally goes back in time, when they both ruled the tennis world together, making a difference in the WTA tour.
But hold on, that’s not all. She also had an outfit change in the middle of the match and made the entire fashion and sporting universe go crazy over her amazing fashion statement at the Cincinnati.
Williams takes a page out of Barbie’s handbook
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By the end of the match, the former world number one tennis player was wearing white tennis attire. However, that was not something that she was wearing at the beginning of the game. When she entered the tennis court, she had a beautiful pink Barbie-inspired outfit on. The official Twitter account for The Western and Southern Open also published a video of stunning pink attire. The caption read, “The original tennis Barbie.”
The original tennis Barbie 💅#CincyTennis | @Venuseswilliams pic.twitter.com/KLs5ycDuhZ
— Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) August 14, 2023
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With her hair tied back and her red lipstick rocking the court with style, she looked stunning in both her pink and white dresses. There is no doubt that the 43-year-old American tennis star still knows how to shine on the court with her fashion and athletic skills. Nevertheless, what is your take on this beautiful celebration? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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