Serena Williams immortalised in Barbie doll from 2005 Australian Open

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 14:07 · Archive

Mattel has released a Barbie doll depicting Serena Williams in the outfit she wore when winning the 2005 Australian Open. The doll, priced at $45 (£34), recreates the striking green and white top with cutout and mesh details, paired with a white skirt, matching sweatband, socks and shoes.

Williams' 2005 Australian Open victory was her seventh Grand Slam singles title and her first since Wimbledon in 2003, coming after a period disrupted by injury. She saved match points against Maria Sharapova in the semi-finals before defeating world number one Lindsay Davenport 2-6, 6-3, 6-0 in the final.

Williams explained why the outfit was chosen for the doll, saying the win 'meant so much to me' after she came 'back from so many downs' and was 'down so much' even in the final. 'But I was somehow able to never give up,' she told Today. 'When we were thinking of different outfits, we kept going back and forth, and that one just kept standing out. The colours were really fantastic on it.' Barbie said the doll celebrates Williams as a 'tennis legend and global icon whose influence extends far beyond the court'. The Mirror reports this is the second Barbie created in Williams' image this year.

How it is being reported

• Serena Williams' iconic Grand Slam look recreated for new BarbieTennis legend Serena Williams has been honoured with a new Barbie doll celebrating the famous 2005 victory that saw her return to the top of the Grand Slam podiumThe Mirror · 9 Oct, 13:44
• A model tennis player! Serena Williams releases her own Barbie doll outfitted in her iconic 2005 Australian Open-winning outfit - after shock return to the tour this summerThe barbie, which will cost $45 (£34), depicts Williams in the outfit she wore throughout her run to the Australian Open title in Melbourne.Daily Mail Sport · 9 Oct, 11:44

In this story: Serena Williams · Barbie · Mattel · Maria Sharapova · Lindsay Davenport · Australian Open · Melbourne

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