A Fashion Scoop at the Beginning of the Clay-Court Season

Jelena Jankovic - ANTA

As soon as the clay-court season kicked off, the women on the WTA tour were quick to show off their latest outfits. Jelena Jankovic, playing in Charleston this week, introduced to us her spring ensemble hoping to cause a commotion. Unfortunately, her hideous ANTA dress 'helped' her end up on the worst dressed list. I have to admit I am no fan of the Serbian's style and since switching from Reebok, I have all the reasons in the world not to. Her contract with the Asian sportswear company, doesn't do her any good., as the clothes lack refinement, class and their design is way too elaborate. It might be due to the image of her new, no-brand sponsor, but they look cheap overall. It's no wonder, no one except some Chinese players are actually endorsing them. However, getting back to this piece, I haven't seen something so horrible since Venus' fashion faux pas at the Australian Open. According to her, Jelena tried to portray spring. Nevertheless, this 'blossoming' green outfit, which she helped design, resembles more an ugly tablecloth than a blooming spring landscape. Although, she really puts efforts into this, the Serbian must admit once and for all that she's not a tennis fashionista and probably never will.

Caroline Wozniacki - Adidas by Stella McCartney

On the other hand, Jankovic's conqueror is a genuine one. After disposing of the Serbian in the semis, Caroline Wozniacki went on to beat Russian Elena Vesnina in the final to capture the title. Not only did she won her third trophy of the year, all at premier events, but the young Dane proved her recent fashion slip was accidental. Wearing a youthful ensemble featuring a contrasting peachy top and an intense sea-blue skirt, she managed to look utterly amazing once more. Dazzling on the green clay of South Carolina in Stella McCartney designs, Caroline finally grab the title that eluded her in her previous two attempts (i.e. she lost in the final of 2009 to Lisicki and had to retire in the semis last year after injuring her ankle). Benefiting from the absence of the Williams sisters, Wozniacki is not only strengthening her position atop of the rankings, but she  is also reinforcing her recently won status as the most fashionable player on the tour.

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