She was once content to be simply one of the best tennis players in the world, but lately Venus Williams has seemed more interested in causing a stir with her outfits than her performances.But mercifully the 30-year-old chose to avoid the flesh-coloured knickers that caused a stir at the Australian Open.
And yesterday she appeared on the first day of Wimbledon in a tasseled outfit inspired by 80s popstar Tina Turner.
Williams - the number two seed at the tournament - chose a white layered dress that looked more suited to a night club than a tennis club.
Referring to the furore her unflattering underwear caused earlier this year, Williams said yesterday: 'There's no illusion this time. Here it's all about white. I just think it's a fun, elegant dress.
Explaining the inspiration behind the outfit, she said: 'I love Tina Turner. Obviously, she's just an amazing, amazing artist, just a survivor.
'She reinvented herself and she looks great. I've loved her forever. So this dress is really inspired by her.'
Despite the attention attracted by her skimpy outfit, the five-time Wimbledon champion won a straight-set victory over Rossana de los Rios of Paraguay.
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