Serena Williams, arguably the GOAT of modern-day tennis, is known for her incredible talent and her bold fashion choices on the court. Throughout her almost three-decade-long career, Serena has donned many iconic outfits that have caught the eyes of many. One of her most talked-about outfits was her black catsuit, which she wore during the 2018 French Open. Alexis Ohanian recently tweeted a special gift he received from his cousin that was related to this unique outfit.
The gift had a portrait of his wife in the catsuit. The catsuit had caused major controversy among tennis officials who claimed it violated the dress code. Despite the criticism, Williams refused to back down and even received support from her husband, Alexis Ohanian.
Ohanian loved the Serena Williams-inspired gift from his cousin
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While the controversy surrounding Williams’ catsuit may have died down over time, her husband’s recent tweet has once again brought it to the forefront of people’s minds. Despite the criticism, Williams has always remained unapologetic about her fashion choices. The catsuit may have caused controversy in the tennis world, but it has also become a symbol of her fearlessness and determination to be true to herself.
The multi-millionaire investor has been a constant source of encouragement for Williams throughout her tennis career. And it looks like he will continue to do the same in her retirement phase as well.
Ohanian recently tweeted, “My cousin just sent me this — so dope!”
My cousin just sent me this — so dope! pic.twitter.com/48sRfOg3S6
— AlexisOhanian7️⃣7️⃣6️⃣ (@alexisohanian) March 30, 2023
Williams surprised her fans by appearing on the court wearing a full-length black bodysuit with a red waistband, which many people compared to a superhero outfit. However, the French Tennis Federation decided to ban such outfits in the future, which caused an uproar among Williams’ supporters.
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Williams explained that she wore the ensemble to address her health concerns and to inspire other mothers. The American legend had dedicated her Black Panther-inspired catsuit to all the mothers.
Ohanian has often tweeted his support to end such bias on and off the court
Ohanian recently shared a powerful message on his Instagram story. His story stated that women athletes are criminally underrated and undervalued, despite their talent and hard work. He highlighted that in modern society, women athletes are the queens and are often more engaging than their male counterparts are.
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Over the years, the American entrepreneur has used his platform to showcase the achievements of female athletes and to support diversity and inclusion in the tech industry. His actions demonstrate his commitment to promoting gender equality in sports and beyond.