Serena Williams Always Brings Style to the Court — Here Are Her Best Looks Over the Past Nearly 20 Years

Whenever Serena Williams steps onto a tennis court, you can expect power, fierceness, nearly flawless technique, and some of the hottest outfits on the court. During her first match at the 2018 US Open, Williams rocked one of her best looks yet: a ballerina-inspired outfit by none other than the founder of Off-White, Virgil Abloh. The dress represents her grace, and in the tournaments since, she's continued to bring a sense of style that has matched her athletic prowess.

Before Williams returns to the court, take a trip down memory lane and enjoy some of our favorite looks she has worn over the past nearly 20 years.

Additional reporting by Angelica Wilson

Serena Williams Wore This Puma Bodysuit at the 2002 US Open
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Serena Williams Wore This Puma Bodysuit at the 2002 US Open

The Light-Pink Sweatband and Wristband Were the Perfect Additions to Serena Williams's Look
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The Light-Pink Sweatband and Wristband Were the Perfect Additions to Serena Williams's Look

Serena Williams Debuted This Denim Skirt at the 2004 US Open
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Serena Williams Debuted This Denim Skirt at the 2004 US Open

The Embellishment on Serena Williams's Top Was Classic 2004
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The Embellishment on Serena Williams's Top Was Classic 2004

Serena Williams Also Rocked This Embellished Dress
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Serena Williams Also Rocked This Embellished Dress

Serena Williams Completed the Look With a Matching Sweatband and Wristband
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Serena Williams Completed the Look With a Matching Sweatband and Wristband

Serena Williams Really Could Do No Wrong in This Dress
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Serena Williams Really Could Do No Wrong in This Dress

We Love the Simplicity of Serena Williams's 2013 French Open Look
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We Love the Simplicity of Serena Williams's 2013 French Open Look

A Trophy Is Always the Best Accessory For Serena Williams
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A Trophy Is Always the Best Accessory For Serena Williams

Serena Williams's Game Was Fierce in This Leopard-Print Top at the 2014 Western and Southern Open
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Serena Williams's Game Was Fierce in This Leopard-Print Top at the 2014 Western and Southern Open

Did You Catch the Hint of Purple on Serena Williams's Socks and Sneakers?
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Did You Catch the Hint of Purple on Serena Williams's Socks and Sneakers?

Only Serena Williams Could Pull Off a Blazer at the 2014 Australian Open
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Only Serena Williams Could Pull Off a Blazer at the 2014 Australian Open

Serena Williams Brought the Leopard Back at the 2014 US Open
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Serena Williams Brought the Leopard Back at the 2014 US Open

Serena Williams Looked Bomb in This Dress
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Serena Williams Looked Bomb in This Dress

Of Course Serena Williams Had to Do It in Pink
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Of Course Serena Williams Had to Do It in Pink

With the Pink Sneakers to Go With Her Outfit
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With the Pink Sneakers to Go With Her Outfit

We Loved Serena Williams in This Blue Crop Top at the 2016 BNP Paribas Open
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We Loved Serena Williams in This Blue Crop Top at the 2016 BNP Paribas Open

Check Out Serena Williams's Abs!
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Check Out Serena Williams's Abs!

The Compression Sleeves Were Fashionable and Also Helped Serena Williams's Circulation
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The Compression Sleeves Were Fashionable and Also Helped Serena Williams's Circulation

Serena Williams Did It Again in Black and Pink
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Serena Williams Did It Again in Black and Pink

We Can't Decide Which One We Love More on Serena Williams
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We Can't Decide Which One We Love More on Serena Williams

Serena Williams Was Glowing in Yellow at the 2016 Australian Open
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Serena Williams Was Glowing in Yellow at the 2016 Australian Open

Serena Williams Always Looks Amazing in a Crop Top
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Serena Williams Always Looks Amazing in a Crop Top

Serena Williams's Blue Dress Was Perfect Against the Clay Courts at the 2016 French Open
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Serena Williams's Blue Dress Was Perfect Against the Clay Courts at the 2016 French Open

Serena Williams Looked Like an Angel During the 2016 Wimbledon Championships
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Serena Williams Looked Like an Angel During the 2016 Wimbledon Championships

Serena Williams Won Her 22nd Grand Slam Title
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Serena Williams Won Her 22nd Grand Slam Title

Who Can Forget Serena Williams's Catsuit at the 2018 French Open?
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Who Can Forget Serena Williams's Catsuit at the 2018 French Open?

Serena Williams Said She Felt Like a Warrior Princess Competing in This Bodysuit
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Serena Williams Said She Felt Like a Warrior Princess Competing in This Bodysuit

Serena Williams Rocked an All-Red Outfit at the 2018 Western and Southern Open
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Serena Williams Rocked an All-Red Outfit at the 2018 Western and Southern Open

This Look Was a Classic
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This Look Was a Classic

Virgil Abloh Designed This Off-White Dress For Serena Williams's Return to the 2018 US Open
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Virgil Abloh Designed This Off-White Dress For Serena Williams's Return to the 2018 US Open

The Ballerina-Esque Silhouette Symbolized Serena Williams's Grace
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The Ballerina-Esque Silhouette Symbolized Serena Williams's Grace

Serena Williams Cut Through the Air in This Blue Biketard
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Serena Williams Cut Through the Air in This Blue Biketard

Serena Williams Donned a Black-and-White Layered Look at the 2019 French Open
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Serena Williams Donned a Black-and-White Layered Look at the 2019 French Open

Serena Williams Removed the Oversize Top Layer, Revealing the Crop Top Underneath
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Serena Williams Removed the Oversize Top Layer, Revealing the Crop Top Underneath

Serena Williams Stood Tall in Her Angelic White Dress
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Serena Williams Stood Tall in Her Angelic White Dress

Serena Williams's Long-Sleeved Purple Dress Is a Piece We Want in Our Closets
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Serena Williams's Long-Sleeved Purple Dress Is a Piece We Want in Our Closets

Serena Williams's Fluttery Purple Dress Reminds Us That January Is Summertime in Australia
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Serena Williams's Fluttery Purple Dress Reminds Us That January Is Summertime in Australia

Serena Williams's 2020 French Open Outfit Was Perfect For Competing in the Fall in Paris
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Serena Williams's 2020 French Open Outfit Was Perfect For Competing in the Fall in Paris

We Can Feel How Lightweight and Comfy Serena Williams's Dress Was From This Photo
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We Can Feel How Lightweight and Comfy Serena Williams's Dress Was From This Photo

Serena Williams's Colorblock Half-Short Unitard Let Her Glide Around the Court
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Serena Williams's Colorblock Half-Short Unitard Let Her Glide Around the Court

Serena Williams in All Green Is Giving Us Life
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Serena Williams in All Green Is Giving Us Life

Serena Williams Elegantly Stepped Onto the 2021 Wimbledon Court in This Ethereal White Dress
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Serena Williams Elegantly Stepped Onto the 2021 Wimbledon Court in This Ethereal White Dress