Those were the words on many lips on Day 1 of the French Open as Venus Williams played in an outfit that was straight out of Moulin Rouge.
The corset-style dress that revealed thong underwear was black and lacy with red trim and had some see-through effects working. And to be fair, it wouldn’t have drawn any notice at all . . . if it had been worn by a can-can dancer.
The French, being French, naturally sent some whistles raining down on Williams, who said the design was “about illusion.” Oh yeah, and she did win, 6-3, 6-3 against Patty Schnyder.
Usually, tennis’ dramas about apparel are reserved for stodgy Wimbledon, where played are forced to wear white. What do you say about Williams’ outfit?
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