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‘I Have a Pregnancy Glow There’ – Serena Williams Relives Her Met Gala 2017 in Versace’s Dress

Published 08/13/2022, 1:12 AM EDT

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Serena Williams has devoted much of her life to tennis. However, despite being busy climbing the ladder of success on the WTA tour, she has made sure to give equal importance to her second love, fashion. Over the years, apart from being a tennis legend, Serena has come out as one of the biggest fashionistas.

Going back in time to 2017, Serena graced the 2017 Met Gala with her presence. Having her fashion game on point, it is needless to say that the 23-time Grand Slam champion had all eyes on her. Recently, the 40-year-old walked back into memory lane, recalling her look. However, instead of the Versace gown, she credited her pregnancy for playing a pivotal role in her graceful look.

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Serena Williams’ 2017 Met Gala

The former World No. 1 recently announced her retirement from tennis through an essay in VOGUE. Adding to it, she further took part in VOGUE’s video titled ‘Life in Looks’. The video featured Serena recalling some of her iconic photos over the years. One of them was her pictured in a green gown at the 2017 Met Gala.

Recalling the moment, she started by saying, “I was in line in the Met, and they were just like, go, go in front of us because you always let the pregnant lady first, right?

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In 2017, Serena announced her pregnancy with her then boyfriend, Alexis Ohanian. With the Met Gala taking place in May 2017, the legendary player was in her second trimester of pregnancy. Going ahead, she admitted, “I have a pregnancy glow there. I was definitely really happy.”

As mentioned earlier, Serena has positioned herself as nothing less than a fashionista. The proof of it is her unconditional love for renowned designers and grands. Detailing her deep neck green colored gown, she asserted, “I’m wearing Versace. I love wearing Versace.”

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Williams is on the verge of putting down her racquet

Shocking the world with her retirement announcement, Serena is now playing her final set of tournaments. Following a first-round loss at Wimbledon, Serena kicked off her North American hard court swing at the Canadian Open. Suffering a second-round loss, she is now preparing for the Cincinnati Open.

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The 2-time Cincinnati champion will kick off her campaign on 15th August with a first-round clash against defending US Open champion, Emma Raducanu. Following Cincinnati, Serena will finally head to the US Open, where she will make her last attempt to equal Margaret Court’s record of 24 Grand Slam titles.

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Ahmar Wasif

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Ahmar Wasif is a tennis author at EssentiallySports. He is a national level tennis player and has a number of titles to his name. His experience on the court allows him to incorporate a deeper understanding in his coverage of the sport.
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