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Love match of corsets and naughty nighties

Serena Williams of the U.S celebrates a point against Amara Safikovic of Switzerland during their women's singles match on day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London. During the Grand Slam event, Nike’s Premier Slam dress, which was slated to be won by Serena Williams, Sabine Lisicki and Katie Swan was slammed for being, according to The Guardian, “too revealing, and getting in the way of their shots.” (PHOTO: COURTESY/ AP)

This year’s Wimbledon was the tyranny of nighties. During the Grand Slam event, Nike’s Premier Slam dress, which was slated to be won by Serena Williams, Sabine Lisicki and Katie Swan was slammed for being, according to The Guardian, “too revealing, and getting in the way of their shots.”

It was reported that Serena and Sabine gave the dress a wide berth, while Katie had a tough time playing in it.

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