Serena Williams set for Fashion Icon Award at next month's CFDA Fashion Awards

Thursday, 12 October 2023 at 04:30

Serena Williams after her victory in second round at US Open 2022. She beat the world No. 2 Annet Kontaveit.

Former world number one Serena Williams will receive the Fashion Icon award at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards.

The 42-year-old is regarded as the greatest player in the history of women’s singles tennis in the Open era, having won as many as 23 Grand Slam titles.

According to a report, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced on Wednesday that Serena will receive an award in the upcoming Fashion Awards.

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Chairman of the CFDA Thom Browne commentated on the development and stated that the Atlanta-born is an inspiring figure.

“Serena is one of the most inspiring people in the world,” he said. “She is a true individual, an icon of the sports world representing greatness on the highest level, bringing fashion to another world, for another audience.

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“Always staying true to herself, both on and off the court. A perfect combination of our worlds, the ultimate example of individuality in everything she does. Serena is a true fashion icon.”

Serena announced retirement from the sport in September last year after dominating the women’s singles tennis for more than a decade.

Her most successful competition has been the Australian Open and Wimbledon where she ended up lifting the title seven times each.

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