Julian Finney/Getty Images(MELBOURNE, Australia) — Serena Williams defeated Tatjana Maria in her first match at the 2019 Australian Open on Monday. It was a triumphant return to the tournament after competing — and winning — while pregnant in 2017.
Perhaps what was equally exciting to fans of the tennis star was her choice of performance wear this year: a bright green Nike bodysuit.
During her post-match presser, Williams described the look as a “Serena-tard,” to the delight of the room.
“I wanted to be fit. I came back. Nike always wants to make an incredibly strong, powerful statement for moms that are
