The fact that Serena Williams easily made it to the second round of the Australian Open will not be surprising news to many people. But the competition outfit she wore at her first major tournament this year is what stands out the most.

In her 6-1, 6-1 victory over Laura Siegemund in the opening match of the 2021 Australian Open, Serena Williams’ “all-or-nothing” outfit was inspired by 1980s sprinting icon Florence. Griffith Joyner has made a lot of impressions.

Joyner is a monument of American athletics, the fastest woman in history and won three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics. In addition to her remarkable performance, she is also known for her outfits. Colorful competition uniforms and nails are always meticulously polished throughout their time on the track.

After the match, Serena Williams said the special competition outfit she wore was directly inspired by her fellow Californian.

“I was inspired by FloJo, an amazing runner I watched when I was growing up,” Serena shares. Her fashion is always amazing. This year, my partners thought about what they would do to continue to enhance my image on the field. Nike’s staff came up with this design. I feel great. They made some changes and edits from the original outfit to get this masterpiece.”

In her lengthy career, Serena Williams has pushed dress codes beyond what is traditional in tennis. Previously, she used to choose leggings and long-sleeved shirts to compete, outfits that made athletes susceptible to blood clots.

Serena Williams is aiming for her eighth Australian Open title and first title in Melbourne since 2017. The former world No. 1 will host world No. 99 Nina Stojanovic in the second round.