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8. Serena Williams said the 'Black Panther'-style catsuits she wears to play make her feel 'like..

Tue Aug 28, 2018, 11:18 AM

Aug 2018

Serena Williams said the 'Black Panther'-style catsuits she wears to play make her feel 'like a warrior princess'

Serena Williams romped to a straight sets victory over Kristýna Plíšková in the 2018 French Open on Tuesday.

It was her first major tennis match since triumphing at the 2017 Australian Open while eight weeks pregnant— and she won while wearing a "Black Panther"-style catsuit that made her feel "like a warrior princess" from Wakanda, the fictional nation from the Marvel Comics film.

The outfit was more than a fashion statement as it is designed to help prevent blood clots, according to The Guardian.

But it also has the added advantage of making Williams feel like a superhero from "Black Panther."

https://www.businessinsider.com/serena-williams-felt-like-a-warrior-princess-at-french-open-2018-5

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Serena Williams told not to wear her "Black Panther" catsuit - So she showed up in a tutu. 💯 [View all] kpete Aug 2018 OP

a tutu with sparkles Sanity Claws Aug 2018 #1

right on! bigtree Aug 2018 #2

How was her old outfit considered a black panther suit. It was just a catsuit. I really SweetieD Aug 2018 #3

Serena Williams said the 'Black Panther'-style catsuits she wears to play make her feel 'like.. demmiblue Aug 2018 #8

In her fulk statement she said she felt like a queen from wakanda not black panther. SweetieD Aug 2018 #15

movie, not party? Hermit-The-Prog Aug 2018 #24

I think you're confused RhodeIslandOne Aug 2018 #29

None of the warrior women in Black Panther wore that suit RhodeIslandOne Aug 2018 #30

it can be gender bending as well. But I think being sleek black and powerful makes it a tribute to bettyellen Aug 2018 #35

I liked the movie RhodeIslandOne Aug 2018 #41

I am not really a comic fan but in the "Black Panther" comic the character's sister "Shuri" BumRushDaShow Aug 2018 #55

I agree with you. Since Trump, I don't trust these rich white a-holes. C Moon Aug 2018 #79

You guys make me feel old. panader0 Aug 2018 #59

Trailer for the Black Panther movie - if you get a chance, check it out on - good and fun movie. iluvtennis Aug 2018 #76

You go, Serena! MineralMan Aug 2018 #4

OMG... she is awesome! demmiblue Aug 2018 #5

"She has to show respect for the game" MagickMuffin Aug 2018 #6

Screw that Lotusflower70 Aug 2018 #51

Winning 23 grand slam titles is what shows respect for the game. CrispyQ Aug 2018 #7

Not always. Lance Armstrong won a bunch of Tour de France races while cheating mythology Aug 2018 #32

Not Sure The French Open Rule and The US Open Thing Works ProfessorGAC Aug 2018 #9

Oh, she respects the game, all right. planetc Aug 2018 #10

She also used hard work and natural talent mythology Aug 2018 #34

Love it. K&R JHan Aug 2018 #11

You can buy that outfit yourself for only $500. Mosby Aug 2018 #12

Good for her! Aristus Aug 2018 #13

The French Open President can stuff their concept ... Guilded Lilly Aug 2018 #14

She kicks butt, no matter what she's rockin'! spicysista Aug 2018 #16

Indeed, she the GOAT. iluvtennis Aug 2018 #77

I love this so much... ismnotwasm Aug 2018 #17

This is awesome! mcar Aug 2018 #18

She wins the entire damn day. nolabear Aug 2018 #19

Since the outfit was for medical reasons to prevent clots she should fightthis in court. Liberty Belle Aug 2018 #20

Obviously her health isn't as big of an issue as was claimed sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #26

If she chooses not to follow medical advice gollygee Aug 2018 #50

If you look closely she is wearing dark brown compression tights GreenEyedLefty Aug 2018 #52

Never, ever, ever Codeine Aug 2018 #62

No, you're missing part of the story Boomer Aug 2018 #67

LOVE her .... LenaBaby61 Aug 2018 #21

That's so great superpatriotman Aug 2018 #22

Looks like Bernard stepped in a whole lot of dung. LiberalFighter Aug 2018 #23

I love her! AllyCat Aug 2018 #25

Avec elan! Anon-C Aug 2018 #27

snort!!!!!! niyad Aug 2018 #28

Is this what they objected to? Duppers Aug 2018 #31

I saw a shot of her TlalocW Aug 2018 #48

She looks like some Marvel Hero Character in that shot, they should've let her wear it uponit7771 Aug 2018 #49

They did from what I understand sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #57

No Velcroed flap in the back? Marcuse Aug 2018 #80

Watched the French open. Serena wore the catsuit for two weeks and no one said sh*t about it iluvtennis Aug 2018 #78

Question for tournament officials... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #33

It would depend on the dress code rules. I doubt catsuits are allowed. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #37

Yes, I agree and I'm old fashioned regarding decency. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #42

IIRC, Serena has worn something like a catsuit before. July Aug 2018 #81

2002 US Open. July Aug 2018 #82

The catsuit she wore this time was at the French Open, I think. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #84

I found out today something about that. sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #58

Sarah, then you're saying this type outfit does violate their dress code? KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #61

Actually, not exactly sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #68

Thanks for those clarifications. KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #71

You're welcome sarah FAILIN Aug 2018 #73

LOL, that reminds me of... KY_EnviroGuy Aug 2018 #74

Wimbledon and the French Open are Codeine Aug 2018 #63

As long as it's within the dress code, it's fine. The catsuit was not w/in the code, apparently. nt Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #36

I think her catsuit provides compression Ilsa Aug 2018 #53

And in Wimbledon, the outfit has to be mainly white. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #56

The catsuit was within the code fishwax Aug 2018 #69

I don't have a problem with dress codes. Honeycombe8 Aug 2018 #70

Love This To Death Me. Aug 2018 #38

Leave the woman alone for chrissakes Submariner Aug 2018 #39

I don't get why the "catsuit" is objectionable. LuckyCharms Aug 2018 #40

Maybe this fetching outfit is more like they had in mind? nt procon Aug 2018 #43

Shame On You For Subjecting Up To That! smb Aug 2018 #45

It's such a classic, I couldn't resist! nt procon Aug 2018 #46

... Scurrilous Aug 2018 #47

The important "bits" were covered, right? Totally Tunsie Aug 2018 #44

She's hilarious! 😆 BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2018 #54

Best "FU" EVER! VA_Jill Aug 2018 #60

Love this! peggysue2 Aug 2018 #64

God, she's glorious!! ailsagirl Aug 2018 #65

they should be happy she'll bring more viewers AlexSFCA Aug 2018 #66

What idiot thinks they can tell this powerful woman efhmc Aug 2018 #72

I love Serena for the stances that she takes. GOAT of women's tennis - u go girl! nt iluvtennis Aug 2018 #75

OK, girl you rock. n/t malthaussen Aug 2018 #83