Serena Williams has continued to turn heads with her unique one-legged catsuit at the Australian Open.
The Number 10 seed smashed Serbian Nina Stojanovic in the second round match-up 6-3 6-0 while wearing the striking outfit on Wednesday.
Following her win, Williams revealed the inspiration behind the colourful catsuit was from the late Florence Griffith, the American sprinter who set world records and later died aged 38.
Serena Williams of the United States of America plays a backhand in her Women s Singles second round match against against Nina Stojanovic of Serbia
Williams eye-catching outfit on the third day of the Australian Open was inspired by the late world and Olympic athletics champion Florence Griffith-Joyner (pictured)
Serena, Swiatek surge into third round at Australian Open; Venus ousted On Day 3, seven-time champion Serena Williams moved into the third round for the 19th time, while Iga Swiatek won her ninth straight Grand Slam match. Venus Williams was injured during her loss to Sara Errani. By WTA Staff
Seven-time Australian Open champion Serena Williams added another match-win to her record-setting totals at the year’s first major event.
The No.10 seed Williams moved past Nina Stojanovic of Serbia 6-3, 6-0 on Rod Laver Arena to reach the third round spot in Melbourne for the 19th time in 20 appearances. It s really about finding that key balance there for me, Williams said in her post-match press conference, after improving her win-loss record in second-round Grand Slam matches to 73-2.
I had to really fight for all the games. It s always good to see young players like her come out and do so well - it s exciting for women s tennis. Four years after beating older sister Venus in the 2017 final at Melbourne Park for her 23rd grand slam singles title, Williams remains one short of Margaret Court s Open era record of 24. Williams third-round opponent will be Russian teen Anastasia Potapova, who ousted Hungarian qualifier Timea Babos 6-2 6-4 earlier on Wednesday. Williams and Potapova also met in the opening round last year at Melbourne Park, with the American emerging victorious 6-0 6-3.