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'One Must Respect The Game': French Open Bans Serena Williams' Catsuit

The French Tennis Federation's president reportedly said attire like Williams' Wakanda-inspired outfit will no longer be accepted. "I think that sometimes we've gone too far," he declared.
Williams plays a backhand during the tournament in June.

Serena Williams caused a sensation with the black catsuit she wore at this year's French Open tournament. But French tennis officials aren't as fashion-forward.

From now on, players' attire apparently will be

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