Even after almost 30 years on the WTA Tour, Venus Williams continues to push boundaries of women’s tennis fashion and introduce fearless looks to the court. Playing the first round of Montreal, the 43-year-old complemented her red EleVen outfit with a red lipstick, reinventing the unwritten rule that athletes don’t wear makeup or wear very little natural-looking makeup.
While she lost to fellow American Madison Keys 6-2 7-5 on Monday night at the National Bank Open, the seven-time Grand Slam champion Williams reasserted her position as a tennis fashion icon. In an encounter between two former Montreal runners-up, Williams boldly ushered in innovative styles onto the court.
Dressed in a vibrant red tank top from her own sports apparel company, EleVen, Venus paired it seamlessly with a skirt of the same striking hue. The skirt boasted a striped elastic waistband for added flair. To top off her ensemble, she confidently sported a red lipstick, making a statement that’s akin to a mini-revolution in the WTA fashion. This marks a departure from the norm of tennis players not using nighttime makeup during their matches.
That’s not all. Venus sported pink hair extensions and her braided hair was gathered into a casually chic high bun. Rounding out the memorable look were…
