Simply The Best, Says Tina Turner-Inspired Venus
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June 23, 2010, Wednesday
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IT is a fair bet Venus Williams spent more time designing her Tina Turner-inspired dress than she spent dispatching first-round opponent Rossana de los Rios at Wimbledon on Monday.
The Paraguayan was sent packing 6-3, 6-2 with the minimum of fuss by the five-time champion late on the opening day of the tournament.
Venus sauntered on to court displaying a white lacy outfit, a far cry from the risque black garment she sported at the French Open last month.
"Here it's all about white, there is no illusion," Venus explained. "My dress was inspired by Tina Turner... it's a fun elegant dress. I love Tina Turner, she's an amazing artist, a survivor and re-invented herself. I've loved her forever."
Rock artist Turner has packed a vocal punch throughout her long musical career. At the All England Club on Monday De los Rios was on the receiving end of a tennis knockout.
On a day that marks the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, and the longest hours of daylight, Venus was in a hurry to finish off her prey before the light faded. "Everything was pretty straightforward today. I've been practising on the grass since Wednesday. So I feel like I had a good feel for it. I was just ready to go for it," she said.
Venus raced into a 5-0 lead in the opening set before de los Rios stemmed the tide. The American also went 5-0 up in the second before her concentration again briefly wandered.
"I just tried to play aggressive... the points were pretty quick. It's good to get in before it got dark."
The Paraguayan was sent packing 6-3, 6-2 with the minimum of fuss by the five-time champion late on the opening day of the tournament.
Venus sauntered on to court displaying a white lacy outfit, a far cry from the risque black garment she sported at the French Open last month.
"Here it's all about white, there is no illusion," Venus explained. "My dress was inspired by Tina Turner... it's a fun elegant dress. I love Tina Turner, she's an amazing artist, a survivor and re-invented herself. I've loved her forever."
Rock artist Turner has packed a vocal punch throughout her long musical career. At the All England Club on Monday De los Rios was on the receiving end of a tennis knockout.
On a day that marks the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, and the longest hours of daylight, Venus was in a hurry to finish off her prey before the light faded. "Everything was pretty straightforward today. I've been practising on the grass since Wednesday. So I feel like I had a good feel for it. I was just ready to go for it," she said.
Venus raced into a 5-0 lead in the opening set before de los Rios stemmed the tide. The American also went 5-0 up in the second before her concentration again briefly wandered.
"I just tried to play aggressive... the points were pretty quick. It's good to get in before it got dark."
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