The 12 most daring looks Serena Williams has worn to the US Open

Serena Williams competed at the US Open in 2004, 2014, 2018, and 2022 in adventurous looks. Stan Honda/AFP via Getty Images; Al Tielemans /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images; Al Bello/Getty Images Serena Williams announced she would retire after this year’s US Open in a Vogue column on August 9. Williams has worn some adventurous looks at the tournament in New York City through the years.

See how the tennis legend rocked bright colors, bold silhouettes, and unconventional materials. Serena Williams won her first US Open in 1999, rocking dozens of white beads in her braids as she was crowned champion. Serena Williams competing at the 1999 US Open.

Clive Brunskill /AllsportThe tennis icon also wore a yellow and white Puma dress in 1999 with black pinstripes down the side. On Monday, her four-year-old daughter Olympia wore her hair in a nearly identical style when her mom took the court for her first match of the 2022 US Open. Williams competed in the US Open for the first time in 1998.

She came out on top the next year and went on to win the American tournament again in 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, and 2014. The 23-time Grand Slam winner is considered one of the greatest athletes of all time and, along with her sister Venus, responsible for changing the face of women’s tennis.  For one of her most audacious looks ever, Williams wore a denim tennis skirt with a studded Nike tank top in 2004.

Serena Williams competing at the 2004 US Open. Stan Honda/AFP via Getty Images)Williams became known throughout her career for her ability to mix activewear with street style. Her denim mini featured neon stitching and plenty of pleats, and the full look was completed with a Nike sweatband and wristband that matched her top.

The same year, Williams wore a similar look — this time with almost knee-high tennis shoes. Serena Williams competing at the 2004 US Open. A.

Messerschmidt/WireImageWilliams’ Nike tennis dress was similar to the studded top she wore to another match, but her elongated shoes really made the ensemble stand out. Williams looked graceful in a mock one-shoulder tennis dress in 2018. Serena Williams competing at the 2018 US Open.

Photo by Al Bello/Getty ImagesAs usual, Williams matched her sneakers to her Off-White x Nike lilac dress, which featured a floaty, layered skirt. Although it may have looked like she was playing in a one-shoulder silhouette, there was a panel of brown fabric on the other side that blended in beautifully with her skin tone. For her US Open win in 2014, Williams was all about patterns.

Serena Williams competing at the 2014 US Open. Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesThe world-famous athlete wore pink and white from head to toe for the competition. She added some contrast with a leopard-print pattern on her dress and wristband.

Williams ran with a theme for the competition that year. Serena Williams competing at the 2014 US Open. Al Tielemans /Sports Illustrated via Getty ImagesWilliams swapped the colors on her wristband and Nike dress, which made her ensemble stand out from a similar look she previously wore at the tournament.

Her black timepiece also helped pull the outfit together. Williams stunned in a red-and-black dress with matching sneakers in 2015. Serena Williams competing at the 2015 US Open.

Gary Hershorn/Corbis via Getty ImagesThe tennis GOAT exuded power and strength in the graphic look, which appeared to be made with a snake-print fabric. She also matched her sweatbands to her outfit, allowing her white watch to stand out as she raised her fist. Williams popped in white with pink details in 2016.

Serena Williams competing at the 2016 US Open. Jean Catuffe/Getty ImagesThe white-and-pink Nike outfit Williams experimented with a new silhouette. She paired the mock-neck dress with pink sleeves and sneakers with neon details.

 Williams brought gilded glamour to the court for the 2006 US Open. Serena Williams competing at the 2006 US Open. Jamie Squire/Getty Images)With a combo of red, black, gold, and copper, Williams served up drama for the New York City tournament.

The metallic details of her dress were balanced with a red emblem on her right side, lending a dash of drama. She finished the ensemble with white sneakers and hoop earrings. Williams’ 2015 US Open look was a masterclass in mixing neon and print.

Serena Williams competing at the 2015 US Open. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)The icon looked super cool when she mixed her neon orange dress with bright yellow accessories, but the best part of the outfit was the snake print all over her frock. She balanced it with a slightly lighter shade of orange underneath, which gave the look some depth.

Williams wore a touch of boho in 2000 with a tie-dye dress and beautiful braids. Serena Williams competing at the 2000 US Open. Rick Maiman/Sygma via Getty ImagesThe pink-and-black Puma dress was slightly sheer over her dark undergarments and featured a slit on the side.

Williams also wore a star hairpin on the side of her ponytail. One of Williams’ 2022 US Open looks paid homage to her legacy. Serena Williams competing at the 2022 US Open.

Al Bello/Getty ImagesInsider’s Meredith Cash reported that the Nike ensemble was designed in collaboration with Williams to represent highlights from her career. The black outfit was embedded with shimmering silver and gold crystals, while her skirt consisted of six layers to represent each singles title she’s won at the Grand Slam. However, she shared in a post-match interview Monday that she took out four of the layers because the skirt was too heavy to compete in.

Her accessories also had tons of sparkle and sentimental touches. Williams’ custom kicks featured her initials written in gold, a gold charm on the laces, and 400 hand-laid diamonds that spelled out the word “Queen. “Read the original article on Insider.