Serena Williams adds another iconic US Open outfit to her long and influential fashion list

New York, New York - Serena Williams has wowed the crowd with stunning looks, as well as sensational performances, throughout her career. So as she prepares for her final bow, it's only fitting that she added another show-stopping Grand Slam look to her long list.

In her final US Open, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams wore a black, sheer-paneled Nike dress covered in sparkles.
In her final US Open, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams wore a black, sheer-paneled Nike dress covered in sparkles.  © COREY SIPKIN / AFP

After announcing her retirement in Vogue's September 2022 issue, the tennis legend geared up for her final US Open appearance in grand style.

Her chosen outfit has done a great job at reflecting the extraordinary legacy she leaves behind, both on and off the court.

In her victorious first round match and then again during her stunning win against the number two seed Anett Kontaveit, Williams wore an figure skating inspired black, sheer-paneled Nike dress drenched in sparkles.

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Her glittering look boasted a six-layer skirt to honor her six US Open crowns. The sneakers – NikeCourt Flare 2 – featured a 400 handset diamonds, her initials inscribed on the medial side, and an embellished Nike swoosh.

The crystal-studded outfit, which she co-designed, was matched by daughter, Olympia Ohanian, in a sparkly Nike outfit and a beaded hairstyle.

While this final Grand Slam effort is special for obvious reasons, it's only the latest memorable outfit to be showcased by an athlete who's also a true fashion icon.

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In 2004, Serena Williams wore a denim skirt at the US Open where she claimed her
In 2004, Serena Williams wore a denim skirt at the US Open where she claimed her  © EZRA SHAW / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

Inspired by Andre Agassi's denim short's at the 1989 US Open, a 23-year-old Williams went for a Denim jean skirt designed by Nike at the 2004 US Open.

Complimented with a studded Black crop-top, this outfit marked out Serena as a "fashion girl" on the court.

Since introducing this non-tradition tennis attire, fans around the world have always looked out for her latest attire.

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And whether it's the Flamenco-inspired tutu dress at the US Open in 2018, or the fierce Nike-designed catsuit at the French Open that same year, which she debuted after giving birth to her first child, Serena Williams has never really disappointed.

Wearing a custom-made tutu dress by Nike & the late, Virgil Abloh, Serena Williams gave major "fashion goals" to girls in sports around the world.
Wearing a custom-made tutu dress by Nike & the late, Virgil Abloh, Serena Williams gave major "fashion goals" to girls in sports around the world.  © Alex Pantling / JULIAN FINNEY / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP
In her first Grand Slam after having her first child, Olympia Ohanian, Williams wore a Black catsuit with a bright red waistband designed by Nike.
In her first Grand Slam after having her first child, Olympia Ohanian, Williams wore a Black catsuit with a bright red waistband designed by Nike.  © CHRISTOPHE SIMON / AFP

Meanwhile, after being awarded a US Open wild card for doubles, she will join older sister, Venus, in a doubles match against Czech pair Lucie Hradecka and Linda Noskova on Thursday, 7 PM EDT.

Cover photo: CHRISTOPHE SIMON / JULIAN FINNEY / COREY SIPKIN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

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