Serena Williams Always Brings Style to the Court — Here Are Her Best Looks Over the Past Nearly 20 Years
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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
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Serena Williams Wore This Puma Bodysuit at the 2002 US Open
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The Light-Pink Sweatband and Wristband Were the Perfect Additions to Serena Williams's Look
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Serena Williams Debuted This Denim Skirt at the 2004 US Open
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The Embellishment on Serena Williams's Top Was Classic 2004
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Serena Williams Also Rocked This Embellished Dress
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Serena Williams Completed the Look With a Matching Sweatband and Wristband
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Serena Williams's 2006 US Open Dress Was One of Our Favorites
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Serena Williams Really Could Do No Wrong in This Dress
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We Love the Simplicity of Serena Williams's 2013 French Open Look
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A Trophy Is Always the Best Accessory For Serena Williams
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Serena Williams's Game Was Fierce in This Leopard-Print Top at the 2014 Western and Southern Open
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Did You Catch the Hint of Purple on Serena Williams's Socks and Sneakers?
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Only Serena Williams Could Pull Off a Blazer at the 2014 Australian Open
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Serena Williams Wore This Pink Mesh Dress Underneath
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Serena Williams Brought the Leopard Back at the 2014 US Open
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Serena Williams Looked Bomb in This Dress
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Of Course Serena Williams Had to Do It in Pink
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With the Pink Sneakers to Go With Her Outfit
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We Loved Serena Williams in This Blue Crop Top at the 2016 BNP Paribas Open
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Check Out Serena Williams's Abs!
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Don't Forget This Pink-and-White Combo Serena Williams Wore at the 2016 US Open
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The Compression Sleeves Were Fashionable and Also Helped Serena Williams's Circulation
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Serena Williams Did It Again in Black and Pink
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We Can't Decide Which One We Love More on Serena Williams
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Serena Williams Was Glowing in Yellow at the 2016 Australian Open
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Serena Williams Always Looks Amazing in a Crop Top
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Serena Williams's Blue Dress Was Perfect Against the Clay Courts at the 2016 French Open
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Those Cutouts Were Amazing!
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Serena Williams Looked Like an Angel During the 2016 Wimbledon Championships
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Serena Williams Won Her 22nd Grand Slam Title
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Who Can Forget Serena Williams's Catsuit at the 2018 French Open?
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Serena Williams Said She Felt Like a Warrior Princess Competing in This Bodysuit
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Serena Williams Rocked an All-Red Outfit at the 2018 Western and Southern Open
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This Look Was a Classic
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Virgil Abloh Designed This Off-White Dress For Serena Williams's Return to the 2018 US Open
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The Ballerina-Esque Silhouette Symbolized Serena Williams's Grace
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Serena Williams Cut Through the Air in This Blue Biketard
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Serena Williams Donned a Black-and-White Layered Look at the 2019 French Open
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Serena Williams Removed the Oversize Top Layer, Revealing the Crop Top Underneath
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Serena Williams Stood Tall in Her Angelic White Dress
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Serena Williams's Long-Sleeved Purple Dress Is a Piece We Want in Our Closets
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Serena Williams's Fluttery Purple Dress Reminds Us That January Is Summertime in Australia
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Serena Williams's 2020 French Open Outfit Was Perfect For Competing in the Fall in Paris
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We Can Feel How Lightweight and Comfy Serena Williams's Dress Was From This Photo
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Serena Williams's Colorblock Half-Short Unitard Let Her Glide Around the Court
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Serena Williams in All Green Is Giving Us Life
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