Serena Williams' one-legged catsuit at the Australian Open is actually a historical shoutout #rwanda #RwOT ##劇場版セーラームーンキャラ診断

Serena Williams paid a special tribute to one of her heroes during her first match of the Australian Open on Monday.

Facing off against Laura Siegemund, the former world number one took to the court wearing an asymmetrical black, pink and red Nike catsuit that was inspired by sprinter Florence Griffith Joyner, whose 1988 Olympic trial records for the 100-metre and 200-metre sprint still stand today.

As well as being known for her history-making athletic ability, Joyner was also well-known at the time for the brightly-colored and memorable outfits she'd wear while tearing around the track.

Florence Griffith Joyner wore a similar asymmetrical catsuit in 1988.

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