Even though Wimbledon limits some creativity with the traditional all-white rule, everyone is still eager to see what Serena Williams will wear. The 23-time Grand Slam champion didn't disappoint in a cut-out Nike dress, complete with a "broosh".
The “Broosh” for @serenawilliams : Swoosh brooch made with 34 Swarovski ® crystals (34 = Serena’s age the last time she won Wimbledon). pic.twitter.com/OAgH6JQCfu
— Heidi Burgett (@heidiburgett) June 26, 2019
“I also wanted her to feel like it was something her grandmother could have worn, but of course give it a modern spin and make it just right for Serena," said NikeCourt Global Design Director Abby Swancutt, who picked up inspiration from previous generations.
The 37-year-old walked on Center Court on Tuesday in a long see-through cover up jacket.
The queen has arrived!
— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) July 2, 2019
Watch Serena Williams v Giulia Gatto-Monticone live on @BBCOne https://t.co/vt7kJEBIFm #wimbledon #bbctennnis pic.twitter.com/EIQSkRb9Sa
She needed to fight to close it out, but eventually got past qualifier Giulia Gatto-Monticone 6-2, 7-5.
Serena Williams closes it out. She defeats Giulia Gatto-Monticone 62 75 and will play either Kaja Juvan or Kristyna Pliskova in 2R.
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) July 2, 2019
Serena: 27 winners (7 aces), 23 UFE
Gatto-Monticone: 11 winners (2 aces), 17 UFE#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/EQ0QZxAijL
The world No. 10 is seeking her eighth Wimbledon crown, having last won in 2016.
Serena, 6-2.
— Tennis Channel (@TennisChannel) July 2, 2019
23-time Major Champion @SerenaWilliams runs through her opening set at @Wimbledon.
Serena's 18-0 in first round matches here.#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/aKc9JxjhGt
With the Tuesday win, she improves to 19-0 in first-round matches at the All England Club.
It's another strong start for @serenawilliams at #Wimbledon, defeating Gatto-Monticone, 6-2, 7-5. #TeamUSATennis pic.twitter.com/zR4ooDX25U
— USTA (@usta) July 2, 2019
Serena will take on either Kaja Juvan or Kristyna Pliskova in the second round.
