During the day, showcasing her athletic prowess in a table tennis tournament at Madison Square Park in New York City, Serena Williams transitioned seamlessly from the tennis court to the Late Show With David Letterman in a sultry leather dress on Wednesday night.
Proving that her tennis talent is not her only remarkable quality, the 31-year-old sports star turned heads as she left the Ed Sullivan Theatre in a sleeveless, figure-hugging frock that accentuated her firm and athletic physique.
Confident and fierce, Serena owned her vixenish look, adding a touch of funkiness with black-and-white stilettos featuring bright yellow ankle straps. The most surprising transformation was her silky red-tinted locks, a departure from her lighter, frizzy crimps.
Ranked number one in women's singles tennis, Serena completed her ensemble with a smoky eye, bold blush, and glittering earrings and bracelets.
Earlier in the day, the tennis pro sported a stewardess chic look in a sleeveless white blouse, fitted black leggings, and a pilot-inspired cap, representing the event sponsored by Delta Airlines. Adding a touch of conservatism, she wore a black blazer with long leather sleeves and coordinated black flats with bows on the toes.
During the Delta Open table tennis tournament, Serena exhibited her excitement, laughing and clapping as she enjoyed the game. She even took time to sign autographs for fans on the sidelines. Other celebrity athlete participants included Brett Gardner, Iman Shumpert, and Henry Lundqvist.
Currently set to advance to the Western & Southern Open singles championship for the first time in her career, Serena is gearing up to face second-seeded Victoria Azarenka in the final at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason on Sunday.
Reflecting on her unexpected success, Serena admitted, "I definitely wouldn’t have predicted myself being in the final here at all. So it’s definitely pretty exciting for me. Really unexpected for me too."