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The Met Gala 2022 was a star-studded affair. Celebrities from different walks of life made their presence felt at the mega-event. Further, tennis stars like Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki were also present at the Met Gala.

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The elder Williams sister has had a busy schedule lately with her off-court commitments. Earlier this year, she, along with her sister Serena Williams, represented their movie King Richard at the Oscars. Moreover, it turned out to be a memorable evening for them. Will Smith, who played the role of their father in the movie, won the Oscar for the ‘Best Actor.’

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Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki steal the show at the Met Gala 2022

The two tennis stars attended the Met Gala in magnificent outfits. While Venus chose an all-black outfit, Wozniacki’s outfit had two different shades of blue. Venus wore a chic pantsuit by Chloé. On the other hand, Wozniacki, who was accompanied by her husband David Lee, wore Christian Siriano.

Further, sharing a story on her official Instagram handle, Wozniacki said, “It’s Met Monday…It’s gonna be so much fun.” During an interview at the mega-event, Venus talked about her preparations for the Met Gala. 

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Revealing if she designs her hairstyles at events, she said“Sometimes yes and sometimes no. I am definitely not a hair expert but I am glad that I am not responsible for doing it.”

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Further, on how her preparations were different from that of a tennis match, Venus said, “I’ve had less breakfast when you’re at the Met because you’re trying like keep everything squeezed (laughs). But I am eating past 8 AM while playing a match like a whole of the life.”

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While Wozniacki retired from tennis in January 2020, Venus is hoping to make a return later this year after suffering from a leg injury. However, with age not by her side, can Venus make a strong comeback? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback.

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