Serena Williams' Lavender Tutu Is Another Slammin' Hit At The U.S. Open

Ron Dicker
Updated

Same fashion statement, same result.

Tennis star Serena Williams again wore a tutu in her second round match at the U.S. Open Wednesday and again dismantled her opponent.

Sporting a Virgil Abloh-designed lavender number this time, she defeated Carina Witthoeft 6-2, 6-2, advancing to a third-round matchup against sister Venus.

Serena Williams, rocking a lavender tutu, is about to smash a forehand in her second-round match. (Photo: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Serena Williams, rocking a lavender tutu, is about to smash a forehand in her second-round match. (Photo: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
Serena Williams muscles up on a shot in her straight-set victory Wednesday. (Photo: TPN via Getty Images)
Serena Williams muscles up on a shot in her straight-set victory Wednesday. (Photo: TPN via Getty Images)

Williams blew away Magda Linette in straight sets in the first round while blowing away fans with her tutu.

Williams’ fashion-forward appearances at the U.S. Open have taken center stage after the French Open announced it was banning her celebrated black catsuit from last spring.

Fans dug the lavender tutu, too.

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1990

Venus and Serena Williams with President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy.
Venus and Serena Williams with President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy.

1992

Playing tennis in Florida. 
Playing tennis in Florida. 

1998

At the beach in Key Biscayne, Florida.
At the beach in Key Biscayne, Florida.

1998

A portrait taken during the 1998 U.S. Open at the USTA National Tennis Center.
A portrait taken during the 1998 U.S. Open at the USTA National Tennis Center.

1999

In Paris on Feb. 28, 1999.
In Paris on Feb. 28, 1999.

1999

Wearing traditional Chinese dresses, called cheongsam, at the players' party for the Super Power Challenge Cup on Jan. 6, 1999. 
Wearing traditional Chinese dresses, called cheongsam, at the players' party for the Super Power Challenge Cup on Jan. 6, 1999. 

2000

At the Champions Ball after the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on July 9, 2000.
At the Champions Ball after the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championship on July 9, 2000.

2000

At the Teen Choice Awards on Aug. 6, 2000. 
At the Teen Choice Awards on Aug. 6, 2000. 

2000

At the Women's Sports Foundation Gala in New York City on Oct. 16, 2000. 
At the Women's Sports Foundation Gala in New York City on Oct. 16, 2000. 

2000

At Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Year" award ceremony in New York City on Dec. 12, 2000.
At Sports Illustrated's "Sportsman of the Year" award ceremony in New York City on Dec. 12, 2000.

2001

At the Essence Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 27, 2001.
At the Essence Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York City on April 27, 2001.

2001

With Chris Tucker at the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sept. 10, 2001.
With Chris Tucker at the Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sept. 10, 2001.

2001

Attending the Smirnoff Ice Victory Party in Las Vegas on Nov. 17. 2001.
Attending the Smirnoff Ice Victory Party in Las Vegas on Nov. 17. 2001.

2002

Walking in the Super Bowl XXXVI Gridiron Glamour Celebrity Fashion Show  in New Orleans on Feb. 2, 2002.
Walking in the Super Bowl XXXVI Gridiron Glamour Celebrity Fashion Show  in New Orleans on Feb. 2, 2002.

2002

At the 2002 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California.
At the 2002 ESPY Awards in Hollywood, California.

2002

Walking back to the baseline while playing Corina Morariu during the U.S. Open on Aug. 26, 2002. 
Walking back to the baseline while playing Corina Morariu during the U.S. Open on Aug. 26, 2002. 

2003

Attending the premiere of "Bringing Down The House" on March 2, 2003, in Hollywood, California.
Attending the premiere of "Bringing Down The House" on March 2, 2003, in Hollywood, California.

2003

Appearing on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios on July 15, 2003, in Burbank, California.
Appearing on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at the NBC Studios on July 15, 2003, in Burbank, California.

2003

Attending the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.
Attending the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards in New York City.

2004

Attending the CAA party at Variety's Beach Club during the 57th International Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2004, in Cannes, France.
Attending the CAA party at Variety's Beach Club during the 57th International Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2004, in Cannes, France.

2004

Wearing three different outfits during her first three matches at the 2004 French Open in Paris.
Wearing three different outfits during her first three matches at the 2004 French Open in Paris.

2004

Posing backstage at the 12th Annual ESPY Awards on July 14, 2004, in Hollywood, California.
Posing backstage at the 12th Annual ESPY Awards on July 14, 2004, in Hollywood, California.

2004

Warming up in her match against Lindsey-Lee Waters at the 2004 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sept. 1, 2004.
Warming up in her match against Lindsey-Lee Waters at the 2004 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sept. 1, 2004.

2004

Returning a shot during her match against Sandra Kleinova during the US Open on Aug. 30, 2004. 
Returning a shot during her match against Sandra Kleinova during the US Open on Aug. 30, 2004. 

2004

Attending the "VH1 - Big in '04" on Dec.1, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Attending the "VH1 - Big in '04" on Dec.1, 2004, in Los Angeles.

2005

Posing for a portrait in 2005 in Los Angeles.
Posing for a portrait in 2005 in Los Angeles.

2005

Christening the $5,000 Evian bath in the presidential suite at the Hotel Victor on Feb. 23, 2005, in Miami Beach, Florida.
Christening the $5,000 Evian bath in the presidential suite at the Hotel Victor on Feb. 23, 2005, in Miami Beach, Florida.

2006

At Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2006 in New York City.
At Olympus Fashion Week Fall 2006 in New York City.

2007

Posing with the trophy in the players' garden after winning the Australian Open women's final match against Maria Sharapova on Jan. 27, 2007, in Melbourne.
Posing with the trophy in the players' garden after winning the Australian Open women's final match against Maria Sharapova on Jan. 27, 2007, in Melbourne.

2007

At MTV's Total Request Live on Aug. 28, 2007, in New York City.
At MTV's Total Request Live on Aug. 28, 2007, in New York City.

2008

At the Luca Luca Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Sept. 8, 2008, in New York City.
At the Luca Luca Spring 2009 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Sept. 8, 2008, in New York City.

2009

Arriving at the 2009 ESPY Awards on July 15, 2009, in Los Angeles.
Arriving at the 2009 ESPY Awards on July 15, 2009, in Los Angeles.

2009

Attending the Gucci for FFAWN Day event alongside Donald Trump on Sept. 16, 2009, in New York City.
Attending the Gucci for FFAWN Day event alongside Donald Trump on Sept. 16, 2009, in New York City.

2010

Arriving at the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter on March 7, 2010, in West Hollywood, California.
Arriving at the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Graydon Carter on March 7, 2010, in West Hollywood, California.

2011

Attending the 4th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood luncheon on Feb. 24, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California.
Attending the 4th Annual Essence Black Women In Hollywood luncheon on Feb. 24, 2011, in Beverly Hills, California.

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