After her injury woes this season, Venus Williams is finally back on her home soil during the ongoing Cincinnati Open. The American tennis icon has started the hard court event with a bang, outclassing the 16th-seeded Russian, Veronika Kudermetova in straight sets (6-4, 7-5). However, in addition to her comeback win, it was the WTA legend’s post-match celebratory moment that aroused the excitement of many fans.
Following her first-round victory at the WTA Masters 1000 event, the 43-year-old player pulled off her iconic twirl on the court. Taking note of the same, a flurry of fans have now descended upon social media in order to drop their reactions to the 7 singles Grand Slam champion’s elegant pirouette maneuvers.
The tennis community reacts to Venus Williams’ iconic celebratory move
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During their illustrious journeys in the women’s circuit, the Williams sisters have often dazzled the audience with their trademark twirl on the court. Now that Serena has put down her racket in the previous season, it is the elder sister who is carrying on the iconic celebratory move in the sporting realm.
Recently, the 43-year-old gracefully executed the pirouette even after her recent victory against a top 20-ranked player. Venus’ celebratory maneuvers were fairly justifiable given her fitness issues this season. Notably, many fans are now in a frenzy on Twitter as they expressed their delight about the same. It came after the official page of Western & Southern Open shared a video clip of Williams’ iconic twirl.
The Venus Williams twirl™️ 🥰#CincyTennis | @Venuseswilliams pic.twitter.com/Uq9kvxiikq
— Western & Southern Open (@CincyTennis) August 14, 2023
In the comments section, one of the fans hailed it as the most “graceful” celebration in the entire sporting community. The user said, “The most graceful celebration in sports. Venus wins never get old”.
The most graceful celebration in sports. Venus wins never get old https://t.co/ag0d7QrqC5
— Tyler Sloan (@tsloan_17) August 15, 2023
During the WTA Masters 1000 event, the WTA legend also set a new fashion trend by adorning bold red lipstick on the court. Notably, a fan commented, “Venus rocking a hot red lip is iconic still”.
Venus rocking a hot red lip is iconic still https://t.co/6gasmppK27
— Kevin Atkinson (@IKEAtkinson) August 14, 2023
Another user asserted that this celebration belongs in the category of evergreen things. He said, “File this under things that never get old. #CincyTennisn”
File this under things that never get old. #CincyTennisn https://t.co/EsX8VwUGJp
— Eric (@PaxAttack300) August 14, 2023
Similarly, another user showcased her admiration and support by saying, ” 👀 Do that twirl, Ms Venus Ebony 💫 Star🌟⭐️ Williams! “
👀 Do that twirl, Ms Venus Ebony 💫 Star🌟⭐️ Williams! @BlackSpinGlobal https://t.co/h03px9V6Tz
— Malaika H. Kambon (@serious2020) August 14, 2023
One of the fans asserted it was the American tennis player’s heartfelt gesture for the audience, “Its the twirl for all of us “
Its the twirl for all of us 🥹 https://t.co/1yDNB9TEYg
— 🍿 (@jagerbomb_97) August 15, 2023
Another user expressed her excitement by saying, “You better twirl girl woooo”
You better twirl girl woooo
— sonia williams (@soniawi47562432) August 15, 2023
Apart from her trademark pirouette, the former world No. 1 also garnered attention with her pre-match outfit.
Williams’ also adorned a ‘Barbie’ look during the event
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The WTA superstar was all dressed up in a pink Barbie-inspired outfit when she entered the court for her first-round match. The official Instagram page of the tournament also hailed the 43-year-old player’s stunning look by saying, “Pretty in pink”. Later, the former Wimbledon champion shared the post on her Instagram story and added a caption, “Barbi problems ;)”
With her bold red lipstick and Barbie-inspired outfit, the 7 singles Grand Slam champion has made it clear that she is setting the bar high for other fashionistas in the women’s circuit.
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What do you think of the American tennis legend’s iconic twirl and dazzling fashion looks? Let us know in the comments section.
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