Fans say Serena Williams looks ‘slimmer’ than ever in new photos, months after documenting struggle to fit into denim skirt

Serena Williams’ journey to regaining her curves is paying off, and fans are taking notice. The 42-year-old tennis legend has been candid about her quest to shed the kilos since giving birth to her and husband Alexis Ohanian’s second child, daughter Adira, in August 2023.

New photos of Williams in Paris for the 2024 Olympics have her fans raving about how good she looks a yr into her weight-free journey. “You’ve shed all that baby fat. And that’s great,” one fan wrote in the comments of her Aug. 4 post.

She shared 4 photos of herself wearing an outfit consisting of a black, stretchy bodysuit covered by a beige, sporty and chic sleeveless, button-up shirt with mesh underneath and a little bit cleavage exposed.

“How is it possible that she looks slimmer than EVER!!!!” one user exclaimed, raving about her latest Paris looks.

Still, not everyone was on board with Williams’ transformational progress. A critical observer commented, “Something seems off about her weight, look at her legs.”

Someone else joked: “We’re going to start calling you Serena snack.” And a 3rd fan asked: “Did we try a skirt this month?!?!?! I’m so into it at this point.”

Earlier this yr, Williams shared a video of herself trying her best to squeeze into a designer denim skirt.

“I bought this cool Valentino skirt when I was pregnant and I thought, ‘I’ll fit into this when I don’t have a belly,’” she said of her goal. When she pulled the skirt up, she quickly realized that her fuller thighs and butt made it clear she wasn’t thin enough to look that good.

Williams admitted: “I should have gotten it in by now, but I ran into some… I got distracted for about a month. I’m about a month behind as it is. We’ve still got a ways to go.”

In May, she documented her second attempt to squeeze into clothes. Again, her buttocks prevented the skirt from riding up to her waist. Her followers appreciated the relatable content, with many suggesting she must have bought a bigger size as an alternative of shrinking her curvy figure.

In June, Williams underwent a non-invasive radiofrequency (RF) abdominal skin tightening procedure.

But the decorated athlete continued her quest, submitting a 3rd attempt on July 1 after a visit to Paris. This time, she made significant progress, not only pulling her skirt up to her waist but additionally buttoning it.

However, the ultimate straw was the latch that would not open, proving that the dimensions was close but not quite right.

The adjustment was greeted with enthusiasm by Williams, who said, “Well, we’ve made a lot of progress. … I’m not that sad … it’s a little tight. I can’t breathe. … I might have to do another video.”

While the fourth video is yet to be released, fans are patiently waiting for an update.

Several others who flooded the post’s comments section raved about her latest look, including her body, clothes, and makeup. Williams has had a series of ups and downs when it comes to her glam in recent months, but several fans now consider she has the right ensemble to make her look stunning amid complaints that she goes out in public looking drab as an alternative of gorgeous.