US Open serves up show-stopping fashion

New York, New York - The 2022 US Open fashion will forever be remembered for Serena Williams' farewell outfit full of glittery crystals and meaningful symbolism, but there were also plenty of other stylish moments at the year's final major.

In her final grand slam ever, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams wore a black, sheer-paneled Nike dress covered in sparkles.
In her final grand slam ever, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams wore a black, sheer-paneled Nike dress covered in sparkles.  © COREY SIPKIN / AFP

Designing for a Grand Slam is always a demanding task for sports fashion designers.

Multiple times a year, brands are expected to introduce ground-breaking outfits that push the boundaries of women’s tennis fashion while simultaneously achieving the ultimate level of comfort and performance for players.

This year, while the Arthur Ashe Stadium was focused on Serena Williams and her final US Open, the 23-time grand slam champion did not disappoint with her style.

Nike celebrated their 19-year partnership with Williams by co-designing with her a sparkly figure skating-inspired dress that glittered under a crystal-encrusted jacket and a removable cape.

Her iconic last grand slam outfit was even matched by daughter, Olympia Ohanian, in a sparkly Nike outfit and a beaded hairstyle.

Along with Williams stunning final US Open outfit, here are other crowd-pleasing looks worn by some of the sport's top stars.

Shelby Rogers serves the Big Apple big fashion

Shelby Rogers celebrates after defeating Viktoria Kuzmova in their women's singles second-round match at the 2022 US Open.
Shelby Rogers celebrates after defeating Viktoria Kuzmova in their women's singles second-round match at the 2022 US Open.  © JAMIE SQUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

The most chic look on the court was American designer Brandon Maxwell's revamped version of Fila’s classic aesthetic with attention-grabbing execution and tailored details.

Maxwell's design was worn on the court by American Shelby Rogers, who sported the Fila x Brandon Maxwell Two-Piece Polo Tank.

The top is a racerback tank with a detachable cropped textured mesh polo.

The American completed the innovative top with a preppy-style "clueless" breathable skirt and white Fila tennis shoes.

Jessica Pegula in Adidas' ground-breaking gender-neutral clothing

Jessica Pegula celebrates after defeating Petra Kvitova during their women’s singles fourth-round match at the 2022 US Open.
Jessica Pegula celebrates after defeating Petra Kvitova during their women’s singles fourth-round match at the 2022 US Open.  © Sarah Stier / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

Following their mastery in recycle technologies, Adidas has begun exploring gender-neutral sports clothing.

In their newest tennis collection, their clothing is made with Unitefit, a tailor system that was created to accommodate a range of sizes, genders, and forms.

American Jessica Pegula premiered the Adidas Unitefit New York Sleeveless Top in lilac, with the the beige Game-set Match Skirt.

In her US Open title run, Pegula made it to the quarterfinal round, falling short to world No. 1 Iga Swiatek.


Coco Gauff unveils new unisex shoe line

The final grand slam of the year was gifted with American sensation Coco Gauff's first signature tennis shoe model, which can be worn by both women and men.

Serving confidently in her new basketball-inspired sneaker, the teenager recorded her best career result at the US Open, becoming the youngest American woman player to reach a quarterfinal since 2009.

The women's single final is slated for Saturday at 4:00PM EST with the world's best, Iga Swiatek, serving up against No. 5 Ons Jabeur.

Cover photo: Collage: SARAH STIER / JULIAN FINNEY / COREY SIPKIN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

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