From 1914 To Now: The Most Popular Fashion Icons And Trends In Tennis

1980s: From The Farm To The Tennis Court

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Tracy Austin had no problems buying into her “girly” image in the 1980s. This famous red outfit with pigtails made the world take notice. She wasn’t so sweet on the court though, winning three Grand Slam titles during her 17-year career.

At 16-years-old Austin won the U.S. Open, making her the youngest player ever to do so. To celebrate her incredible achievement, the Associate Press name her the Female Athlete of the Year in 1979. She retired in 1994 after a string of injuries cost her too many games. As Austin left the game, fashion evolved in a big way.