- Serena Williams announced she will retire after this year's U.S. Open column for the popular August 9th.
- For years, Williams wore some adventurous costumes at tournaments in New York City.
- Learn how this tennis legend shook the bright colors, bold silhouettes and non-traditional materials.
Serena Williams won her first U.S. Open title in 1999, and when she was crowned champion, she shook dozens of white beads in her braids.
Serena Williams competed in the 1999 U.S. Open.
The tennis icon also wore a yellow-and-white Puma dress in 1999 with black pinstripes on the sides. On Monday, her four-year-old daughter Olympia tied her hair in almost the same style as her mom made her debut at the 2022 U.S. Open.
Williams made his debut at the U.S. Open in 1998. The following year, she stood out and won the U.S. Championship again in 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013 and 2014.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time, and together with her sister Venus she changed the face of women's tennis.
In 2004, Williams wore a denim tennis dress with a studded Nike vest for her boldest appearance.
Serena Williams competed at the 2004 U.S. Open.
Williams has been known throughout his career for his ability to combine sportswear with street style.
Her denim miniskirt features neon stitching and plenty of crepe, and the full look matches Nike sweat belts and wristbands.
That same year, Williams wore a similar outfit — this time a pair of near-knee-length tennis shoes.
Serena Williams competed at the 2004 U.S. Open.
Williams' Nike tennis skirt was similar to the studded top she wore at another match, but her slender shoes really made the outfit stand out.
In 2018, Williams wore a fake one-shoulder tennis dress that looked elegant.
Serena Williams competed in the 2018 U.S. Open.
As usual, Williams paired her sneakers with her off-white X Nike lilac dress, a flowing layered skirt. Although it looks like she's wearing a one-shoulder dress, there's a piece of brown fabric on the other side that blends perfectly with her complexion.
For her victory at the 2014 U.S. Open, Williams was all about the pattern.
Serena Williams competed in the 2014 U.S. Open.
The world-famous athlete wore pink and white from head to toe for the competition. She added a leopard print motif to the skirt and wristband, adding some contrast.
Williams designed a theme for that year's game.
Serena Williams competed in the 2014 U.S. Open.
Williams swapped the colors of her wristband and Nike dress, which made her suit stand out from the similar look she had worn before at tournaments. Her black watch also helps to match the outfit.
In 2015, Williams wore a red and black dress with a pair of matching sneakers to amaze the audience.
Serena Williams competed in the 2015 U.S. Open.
The tennis goat exudes power and power in its graphic appearance and appears to have been made of snake-grain fabric. She also matched her sweat-absorbing band with the outfit, and her white watch stood out when she raised her fist.
Williams wore a white gown with pink detailing in 2016.
Serena Williams competed in the 2016 U.S. Open.
The white and pink Nike costume Williams experimented with a new silhouette. She wore a stand-up collar dress with pink sleeves and sneakers with neon details.
Williams brought golden charm to the 2006 U.S. Open.
Serena Williams competed at the 2006 U.S. Open.
Williams brought a dramatic scene to the New York City Championships with a combination of red, black, gold and bronze. The metallic details of her dress are balanced with the red badge on the right, adding a touch of drama.
She completed the outfit with white sneakers and hoop earrings.
Williams' 2015 U.S. Open was a masterpiece of mixing neon and print.
Serena Williams competed in the 2015 U.S. Open.
The icon looks super cool when she pairs the neon orange dress with a bright yellow accessory, but the best part of the outfit is the snake print on her dress. She balanced it with a slightly lighter orange, which gave it some depth.
In 2000, Williams wore a tie-dye dress with nice braids and a bit of a bohemian style.
Serena Williams competed at the 2000 U.S. Open.
The pink and black Puma dress appears somewhat transparent over her black underwear with a slit on the side. Williams also wore a star-shaped hairpin next to her ponytail.
A dress from Williams' 2022 U.S. Open pays homage to her legacy.
Serena Williams competes in the 2022 U.S. Open.
Meredith Cash, an insider, reported that the Nike suit was designed in collaboration with Williams and represented a highlight of her career.
The black set is encrusted with sparkling silver and gold crystals, while her skirt is made up of six layers that represent each singles title she wins in a Grand Slam tournament. However, she shared in a post-match interview on Monday that she took off four layers because the skirt was too heavy to compete.
Her accessories also have a lot of shiny and sensual stuff. Williams' custom heels feature her initials, featuring a gold ornament on the laces and 400 hand-set diamonds spelling out the word "queen."