Looking back, the 2007-2017 period stands out as a golden era of tennis fashion, with players like Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic, and Serena Williams setting trends on the court. Their iconic outfits—from Sharapova’s custom Nike dresses to Ivanovic’s chic Adidas ensembles and Serena’s bold Nike statements—remain etched in the memories of tennis fans worldwide. Fast forward to 2025, and 24-year-old Destanee Aiava is bringing this fashionable nostalgia back to life in an extraordinary way at the Australian Open.
The Australian player, who has fought her way through three rounds of qualifying to secure a spot in the main draw, has turned heads with her unique choice of attire. The world No. 165 transformed the fact that she doesn’t have a clothing sponsor into a positive circumstance, as her unique choice of iconic dresses from the past allows her to stand out in a sea of modern, often uniform designs.
Fun archival fashion moment:
Destinee Aiava is wearing the same pink Nike dress design for her 2025 #AusOpen qualies match that Maria Sharapova wore way back at the 2012 US Open. pic.twitter.com/iWMr5GQ8M6
