Life on and off the court for Serena Williams seems daunting to some. Pulling yourself up out of bed to train all day long, strict dietary requirements, sponsorship commitments, being focussed and at the top of your game constantly; I guess it can be a very big shoe to fill for some. But for this 170cm tennis star Serena Williams is the pin-up for health, beauty and fitness. Currently ranked world number 1, Serena Williams has a whopping 13 tennis grand slams under her belt and is still going strong and yet says she, “still hasn’t reached her peak“. Well, her courage and determination is an inspiration to all around the globe and here at the Sporteluxe office we decided to track her down and chat to her for five minutes. Keep reading…
Images from THE ARC FACTORY || Serena is wearing BERLEI ELECTRIFY BRA and PRO ELITE SPORT CROP || Written by BIANCA CHEAH
Sporteluxe: When not on the court, what is your style?
Serena: I’m pretty feminine off the court. I love to get my hair and nails done. When not training I look forward to going shopping, my favourite cities to shop is in London and Paris which includes Harrods and River Island.
What is your favourite piece in your wardrobe?
Serena: The right sports bra is so important – it really can be the difference to winning or losing on the court. I’ve been wearing Berlei since my mum discovered Berlei bras in Myer in 2009, when I was over for the Australian Open. Since then they are the only sports bra I will wear during training and competitions. I wear the Electrify underwire when I’m training which come in really fun bright colours. Then during major competitions you won’t find me without the High Performance.
Sporteluxe: Who is your favourite Australian or International designer?
Serena: Spending a lot of time in Paris, I like a lot of French designers. I like Azzedine Alaïa: I love the fabrics he uses, I love the cuts.
Sporteluxe: What Berlei bra colour combos are you planning to wear for the next few tournaments
Serena: I love mixing colours, I start with the colours and shapes discussing looks with the Nike designers and it goes from there. Some tournaments are more colourful and relaxed so I always mix it up a little at these and like all ladies I like to make my own statement on the Court. Berlei Designer Adele works very closely with Nike to understand what I will be wearing at certain tournaments and then they design and colour match bra’s for me to wear – It’s pretty cool. For a lady with larger breasts it’s often difficult to find that right product that is good for you. Especially as an athlete it’s next to impossible to find, as I said I have not worn another bra on the Court since finding Berlei Sports bras. There’s literally no bounce and they make you feel really comfortable, tight and stylish.
Sporteluxe: When do you plan to retire?
Serena: I definitely want to go out in my peak. That’s my goal. But have I peaked yet? I really enjoy every moment that I’m out there. I always said that I felt like I have never played my best tennis. I have been saying that for years, that I feel like I can always do better and play better and I have always wanted to reach that level. Maybe I’m just trying to get there.
Sporteluxe: What is your favourite freshly squeezed juice combo?
Serena: I love Acai – it’s a super food! I often use it to make smoothies. I use Acai power and blend it with apple juice, a banana, frozen mixed berries and protein powder for the perfect work out smoothie.
Sporteluxe: What can’t you live without everyday?
Serena: Great music. I always listen to music, at the moment I’m loving the new Daft Punk album – I can’t stop listening to “Get Lucky”.
