Wakanda Forever: Serena Williams feels like a superhero in Black Panther-inspired bodysuit at French Open
The 23-time grand slam champion says skintight outfit is more than a fashion statement after reaching second round at Roland Garros
Serena Williams considers the black bodysuit she wore at the French Open much more than a fashion statement.
There’s a practical reason for the full-length legs on the skintight outfit: the aim is to protect her because of past bouts with blood clots.
There also is a message she wanted to send about self-worth and feeling powerful as she returned to grand slam action with a first-round victory at Roland Garros, about nine months after giving birth to a daughter.
“It feels like this suit represents all the women that have been through a lot mentally, physically, with their body to come back and have confidence and to believe in themselves,” Williams said after beating Kristyna Pliskova 7-6(4), 6-4 at Court Philippe Chatrier.
“I definitely feel like it is an opportunity for me to inspire a whole different group of amazing women and kids.”
