From catsuits to clapbacks: 6 times Serena Williams proved she was an icon, on and off the court

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Stylist looks back at some of Serena Williams’ most iconic career moments, from court successes to clapbacks.

. With a match filled with controversy and shocking results, the crowd’s reaction was less than positive.

However, gracious even in defeat, Williams told them: “Let’s give everyone the credit where credit’s due and let’s not boo anymore. We’re going to get through this and let’s be positive. So congratulations, Naomi. No more booing.”Serena Williams reveals the heartbreaking truth behind her career-worst loss2018 was a huge year for Williams. Returning from giving birth to her daughter, Alexis Olympia, she went on to win the grand slam at the French Open.

Despite saying the garment made her feel like “a warrior”, as well as helping her cope with the blood clots that threatened her life during her pregnancy, the French Tennis Federation president, Bernard Giudicelli, said it had “gone too far”. “Serena’s outfit this year, for example, would no longer be accepted.

. Throughout her career, from the public as well as fellow athletes, Williams has faced discrimination, with her physique called “too strong”, “manly” and “unfeminine”.Harper’s Bazaar UK in 2018: “I’ll never be a size 4! Why would I want to do that, and be that? This is me, and this is my weapon and machine. I can show Olympia that I struggled, but now I’m happy with who I am and what I am and what I look like. Olympia was born and she had my arms, and instead of being sad and fearful about what people would say about her, I was just so happy.

 

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