French Open Bans Serena Williams’ Black Catsuit, Twitter Weighs In

Serena Williams will no longer be allowed to wear her black catsuit at the French Open.

The French Tennis Federation president, Bernard Giudicelli, says the tournament that Williams has won three times is introducing a dress code to regulate players' uniforms because "I think that sometimes we've gone too far."

In an interview in Tennis Magazine's 500th edition, Giudicelli singled out the figure-hugging black suit that Williams wore this year at Roland Garros and said made her feel like a superhero.

"It will no longer be accepted. One must respect the game and the place," Giudicelli said.

Serena’s fans on Twitter came out in support.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure Serena Williams shows "respect" for the game by playing it better than, you know, everyone ever.

— Jesse Wente (@jessewente) August 25, 2018

so Serena Williams, the greatest tennis player of all time, can’t wear a black bodysuit that was specially made to prevent blood clotting due to post-birth health complications during the French Open because she “needs to respect the game?”

Serena Williams IS the game.

— Brian Gay (@brian2596) August 24, 2018

The French Open needs to learn how to respect the GREATEST OF ALL TIME and stop telling Serena Williams what to wear.

— Ryan Knight 🌊 (@ProudResister) August 25, 2018

Anne White wore a catsuit in 1985.

Serena Williams is not allowed to wear one in 2019. pic.twitter.com/maSMckXo26

— Simon Hedlin (@simonhedlin) August 25, 2018

Serena comes for the French Open like: pic.twitter.com/rYO0Q1pxQd

— MeltLikeButta (@jwbutta) August 24, 2018

Serena Williams is the greatest thing that’s ever happened to women’s tennis. She should be able to play in nothing body paint and Mickey Mouse ears if she wants.

— Molly Knight (@molly_knight) August 24, 2018

I’m so tired of people treating Serena Williams with disrespect. pic.twitter.com/F4FsZmqVSD

— ✊🏾 (@brownsugarlesbo) August 25, 2018

The way Serena Williams is treated is kind of a metaphor for everything

— Jenée (@jdesmondharris) August 24, 2018