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PIX: Serena, Osaka reveal US Open 2019 look

Last updated on: August 30, 2019 09:25 IST

As fans head toward Flushing Meadows, tennis stars come up with ground-breaking styles to rule the courts.

Serena Williams

IMAGE: Serena Williams wore a daring outfit during her first round demolition of old foe Maria Sharapova. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Serena Williams is not only a tennis star; she's also a fashion queen.

The fashion-conscious 23 Grand Slam singles winner wore a personalized Nike shortened black bodysuit during her 6-1, 6-1 first round demolition of old foe Maria Sharapova at the US Open. As expected, it quickly became a hit among fans.

 

It seemed inspired from the 'catsuit’ she wore at the French Open in 2018

Her outfit could be considered daring... and she pulled it off in style.

Naomi Osaka

IMAGE: Defending champion Naomi Osaka in action during her first round match. Photograph: Elsa/Getty Images

Naomi Osaka returned to the place of her first Grand Slam triumph in a custom Nike body-hugging top and bi-layer pleated skirt.

Simona Halep

IMAGE: Wimbledon champion Simona Halep snapped a string of early US Open exits. Photograph: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters

Nike players were mostly seen attired in purple separates influenced from the essence of New York City.

Simona Halep’s outfit was all about celebrating the streets of the city. 

Maria Sharapova

IMAGE: Maria Sharapova has fallen to 87th in the rankings amid an injury-hit 2019 season that included shoulder surgery in February. Photograph: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

Despite her ouster, we highlight Maria Sharapova’s US Open dress; it was so elegant that it could be worn on special occasions. 

The outfit had a defined waist, as the fabric is gathered for a fitted look inspired by dresses worn in New York’s posh club, the historic Studio 54.

Angelique Kerber

IMAGE: Angelique Kerber crashed out in the first round. Photograph: Angelique Kerber/Instagram

Angelique Kerber’s pleated adidas skirt and top was made up of vibrant neon greens and blacks, featuring the skyscrapers of New York.

The German three-time major champion paired it with a top that had an open elongated mesh back that exposed a coordinating sports bra.

Garbine Muguruza

IMAGE: Garbine Muguruza’s outfit had contrasting hues in neon greens and blacks. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

Garbine Muguruza’s climalite-equipped Adidas outfit is a 3-in-1 piece with a glow green sports bra and shortie included.

The black fabric features an NYC-inspired pattern. 

Ashleigh Barty

IMAGE: Ashleigh Barty will be hard to miss. Photograph: Elsa/Getty Images

Ashleigh Barty sported Fila’s collection that combines pops of fuchsia purple and orange peel, offset by traditional navy.

To complete her look, Barty coverd up with the navy blue Jacket. With those popping colors, she’ll be hard to miss.

Cori Gauff

IMAGE: Cori Gauff of the United States returns a shot against Anastasia Potapova of Russia during their women's singles first round match. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Cori Gauff’s Wimbledon debut was the talk of the tennis town.

With a wild card into the US Open, she walked in with a women’s printed rally court tennis tank and skirt. Both feature an aerial view of New York City’s tennis courts.

Rediff Sports Desk