Australian Open 2021 - 'I was inspired by Flo-Jo' - Serena Williams on amazing one-legged catsuit

ByDan Quarrell

Published 08/02/2021 at 07:16 GMT

American track superstar Florence Griffith Joyner was the inspiration behind Serena Williams's electric one-legged catsuit at the 2021 Australian Open, she has explained. The fastest woman of all time, known as Flo-Jo, led to Serena's striking new outfit as she sought to emulate the athlete's fashion on the big stage.

Serena Williams has explained the inspiration behind her eye-catching one-legged catsuit at the 2021 Australian Open.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion cruised into the second round in Melbourne with a 6-1 6-1 win over Germany's Laura Siegemund on Rod Laver Arena.

Williams, in her 100th match at the Australian Open, stormed through in style and also grabbed the attention with her striking suit.

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After the match, the American spoke about the inspiration behind the outfit and the background to her latest Grand Slam fashion statement.

"I was inspired by Flo-Jo, who was a wonderful track athlete," she said.

"She was an amazing athlete for me growing up and watching her fashion, which was always changing.

"Her outfits were always amazing so that's where we started. Obviously we made some changes and tweaks to it and it became this."

'I was inspired by Flo-Jo' - Serena on one-legged catsuit

"This is a good start, definitely vintage Serena," Serena added about her performance on the court.

"It's definitely good, I think I'm good at pacing myself at a Grand Slam. This is amazing.

Last year was very crazy for the world and to be able to do what I love and come out and compete and play a grand slam after the last 12 months makes me appreciate the moment even more.

Highlights: Serena storms past Siegemund

On the Super Bowl, Serena said: "I'm American we love the Super Bowl. Tom Brady is in my age group so it's exciting!"

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