PARIS: Serena Williams brought out her 'Black Panther' catsuit once more on the French Open on Wednesday, teaming with sister Venus to overcome Japan's Shuko Aoyama and Miyu Kato Four-6, 6-Four, 6-1 in doubles.
The sisters, who had been champions in 1999 and 2010, towered over their opponents.
Venus and Serena, at 6ft 1in (1.85m) and 5ft 9in (1.75m) respectively, reduce imposing figures status next to Aoyama and Kato, 5ft 1in (1.54m) and 5ft 2in (1.57m).
As properly as the height difference, it used to be Serena's black catsuit which stuck the eye after she debuted it in her opening 7-6 (7/Four), 6-Four singles win over Kristyna Pliskova on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old American stated the swimsuit used to be inspired by the Black Panther movie blockbuster and made her really feel like a 'super hero'.
However, 70th-ranked Pliskova puzzled the legality of the outfit when she talked with Czech media.
"I was wondering if it was in the rules," the Czech stated.
"I don't even know what material it's, it looks as if neoprene.
"They should apply the foundations, another way play within the nude."
However, there is no indication that the swimsuit breaks any event rules.
Williams stated the catsuit used to be crucial for her well being and well-being, claiming it prevented the go back of blood clots which left her life at risk after she gave beginning to daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian in September closing year.
Williams, a three-time singles champion in Paris, will face Australia's Ashleigh Barty in the second spherical on Thursday.
The sisters, who had been champions in 1999 and 2010, towered over their opponents.
Venus and Serena, at 6ft 1in (1.85m) and 5ft 9in (1.75m) respectively, reduce imposing figures status next to Aoyama and Kato, 5ft 1in (1.54m) and 5ft 2in (1.57m).
As properly as the height difference, it used to be Serena's black catsuit which stuck the eye after she debuted it in her opening 7-6 (7/Four), 6-Four singles win over Kristyna Pliskova on Tuesday.
The 36-year-old American stated the swimsuit used to be inspired by the Black Panther movie blockbuster and made her really feel like a 'super hero'.
However, 70th-ranked Pliskova puzzled the legality of the outfit when she talked with Czech media.
"I was wondering if it was in the rules," the Czech stated.
"I don't even know what material it's, it looks as if neoprene.
"They should apply the foundations, another way play within the nude."
However, there is no indication that the swimsuit breaks any event rules.
Williams stated the catsuit used to be crucial for her well being and well-being, claiming it prevented the go back of blood clots which left her life at risk after she gave beginning to daughter Alexis Olympia Ohanian in September closing year.
Williams, a three-time singles champion in Paris, will face Australia's Ashleigh Barty in the second spherical on Thursday.
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