Frances Tiafoe and Victoria Azarenka’s outfits at Australian Open 2023 leaves twitter in splits

Twitter users debate and compare the eccentric outfit worn by tennis star Frances Tiafoe and Victoria Azarenka to more traditional tennis outfits. 

Frances Tiafoe and Victoria Azarenka’s outfits at Australian Open 2023 leaves twitter in splits

Francis Tiafoe and Victoria Azarenka during Australian Open 2023 (Via AO)

World No. 16, Frances Tiafoe, started his initial round at the Australian Open 2023, by defeating Daniel Altmaier in a tough four-setter, 6-3, 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 7-6 (8-6). Tiafoe’s dominance in the United Cup has carried over to the prestigious Grand Slam event. The players’ unblemished record and great form in Adelaide were reflected in the match too.

Even more than his triumph, fans were more excited about his fit. Frances Tiafoe showed up in a psychedelic Nike outfit for his first round at Melbourne Park. His choice of clothes sparked debate on Twitter. Fans erupted on the social media platform to criticize the American’s overall look, as well as make jokes out of the bizarre look.

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The tennis star is set to face 17-year-old Chinese prodigy Shang Juncheng in the second round of the tournament. Tennis TV, a streaming platform, asked fans on social media what they thought of the eye-catching ensemble. 

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The range of answers included both affirmative as well as negative comments, most of which expressed shock and disapproval at the absurd yet certainly quite interesting look. Sharing a wide spectrum of interesting reactions online, here’s what fans have to say:

Fans compared the bold attire to that of Lacoste’s traditional white outfit

Fans did not hold back on their negative criticism of the ensemble. According to some tweets, they prefer more simple and traditional tennis outfits in contrast to new and bold colors or patterns. Regardless of preferences, fans had a blast making jokes about the outfit choices of the likes of Tiafoe, Raducanu, and Victoria Azarenka. 

The iconic white uniform made popular by René Lacoste is mandatory at Wimbledon. Some tennis fans approve of these regulations, while others want more uniqueness. At the Australian Open, the new Nike line caused an uproar on social media, which termed Tiafoe’s outfit as “ridiculous.” With that being said, it seems like other than the thriller matches, fans also love to judge the tennis fashion of their favorite stars.

A user also pointed out that Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open winner, also adorned the same pattern as Tiafoe, created by Nike. A couple of fans surprisingly liked the uniform.

Tennis star and world No. 7 Coco Gauff joked about the outfit on Twitter along with other fans.

“My goodness, blessed Wimbledon” the caption read in English (translated by Google Translate)

The second day of the Australian Open 2023 is set to begin on January 17 at 7 p.m. EST (5.30 a.m. IST) and will follow the first-round as well as second-round matches of the Grand Slam. Matches to look out for include Andrey Rublev vs. Dominic Theim; Alize Cornet vs. Leylah Fernandez; Matteo Berrettini vs. Andy Murray; Novak Djokovic vs. Roberto Craballes Baena, Ons Jabeur vs. Tamara Zidansek; and others. 

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