Serena Williams won her first match of the 2022 US Open Monday night, defeating Danka Kovinic in a custom Nike outfit steeped in meaning that she “took a hands-on-approach”
“Inspired by figure skating competition apparel,” according to Nike’s press release, the look “incorporates a six-layer skirt, referencing Serena’s six prior Flushing titles.”
The jet-black, crystal-encrusted bodice, meanwhile, “alludes to the night sky at the tournament,” as did the matching cape-style jacket Williams wore to take her place on the court
Williams, 40, also sported custom PE NikeCourt Flare 2 sneakers with a diamond-studded Swoosh, her initials on the medial side and solid gold lace deubrés
Williams’ 4-year-old daughter, Olympia Ohanian, even matched her mom from the sidelines in a mini version of her look, along with beaded braids
Next up, Williams — who announced her retirement from tennis earlier this month in Vogue, and is set to step away from the sport after the Open