Serena Williams’ ‘Iconic’ All Pink Outfit Sends Jessica Pegula in a Frenzy as Unveiled in Her 2-Word Reaction

Tennis icon Serena Williams, an everlasting gem in the world of tennis, has seamlessly transitioned from the court to a multifaceted powerhouse. Following her retirement, the legendary athlete has delved into various facets of life, passionately engaging in personal pursuits and business ventures, and expressing her flair for fashion.

Recently, Serena grabbed the spotlight and made headlines as she gracefully accepted the Fashion Icon of The Year award at the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) awards. But it was fellow tennis player Jessica Pegula’s surprised reaction that sparked a cascade of attention, underlining Serena’s growing influence not only in sports but also in the world of high fashion.

Jessica Pegula reacts to Serena Williams’ fashion icon award win

In the recent course of events, tennis legend Serena Williams was rewarded as a fashion icon by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). With that, she also set a milestone of becoming the first athlete to ever receive this remark. The announcement was made at a star-studded ceremony held in New York at the American Museum of Natural History on Monday. To mark the exciting occasion, the US Open proudly shared an update on their social media with a throwback to some of Serena’s most jaw-dropping on-court styles.

While fans celebrated a walk down memory lane with Serena Williams’ sartorial choices, members of the tennis community also chimed in to congratulate the legend. Among the early ones to acknowledge her immense presence on and off the court, Jessica Pegula took to social media to express her admiration. In a recent Instagram story, Jessica shared the striking two-piece tennis kit that Serena donned at the 2004 French Open from the US Open’s post with a caption that said, “So Iconic”.

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As the tennis community, along with fans worldwide, joined in celebrating Serena Williams’ triumph in a different arena, her husband Alexis, and many other players happened to be part of her long line of supporters.

Tennis star Caroline Wozniacki also reacts to Serena’s fashion icon post

Besides Jessica Pegula, former World No. 1, Caroline Wozniacki, also joined the buzz of admiration. Serena Williams’ outfit – a custom black sequined corset gown with elegant puffed sleeves adorned with pearls – was designed by Thom Browne. Her husband, Alexis Ohanian kept his amazement short as he replied with a heart-eyed emoji.

But after Serena shared stunning photos from the event on her Instagram, her best friend Caroline Wozniacki couldn’t resist expressing her awe. Commenting on the post, Wozniacki summed up all her excitement in one word as she mentioned, “Wowowow!!” accompanied by a fire emoji. The tennis world continues to applaud the American legend for making the community proud internationally.

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