The 33-year-old arrived at the lavish event in a hugging floor-length gown that showed off her enviable figure. It came after Harry Potter author jumped to her defense when a Twitter troll said Williams was ‘built like a man’. She was also joined by three-time champion Novak Djokovic, who arrived at the London Guildhall with wife Jelena. Other stars at the event included Djokovic’s coach Boris Becker, Tim Henman, and former champion Marion Bartoli.
Serena Williams proved her body-shaming critics wrong tonight as she stepped out alongside Novak Djokovic to show off her enviable figure at the Wimbledon Champions’ Dinner.
Fresh from her convincing victory over Garbiñe Muguruza, the 33-year-old six-time champion looked resplendent as she arrived at the event in London wearing a hugging, peach-colored floor-length gown.
In an incredible performance on Saturday afternoon, the World Number One became the oldest-ever Wimbledon champion and also moved one step closer to achieving a calendar Grand Slam, holding the titles for the world’s four major tournaments in one year.
Serena Williams proved her body-shaming critics wrong tonight as she stepped out to show off her enviable figure at the Wimbledon Champions’ Dinner in a floor length peach number
After an incredible performance on Saturday afternoon, where the 33-year-old World Number One became the oldest ever Wimbledon champion, Williams showed off a softer side as she stepped out alongside Novak Djokovic
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‘”she is built like a man”. Yeah, my husband looks just like this in a dress. You’re an idiot.’ The author reacted to the body-shaming comment by proving her point with an image of Serena looking sensational beautiful in a strapless floral dress by Alexander McQueen, which she paired with a stylish clutch and a simple ponytail hairstyle.
Just hours after his four-set victory over Roger Federer, the 28-year-old was also joined by his coach Boris Becker, whose three-win record he has now matched on the lawns of SW19.
Djokovic was crowned Wimbledon champion today for the third time after beating Roger Federer in a nail-biting final.
The Serbian soared to victory for the second year running following a four-set thriller, which was watched on by a star-studded crowd, including Pippa Middleton, Benedict Cumberbatch and Naomi Campbell.
In what was almost a repeat of last year’s final, the World Number One sealed the win – his ninth grand slam title – in the fourth set of the game, despite losing the second set to his accomplished rival.
Just hours after his four-set victory over Roger Federer, 27-year-old Novak Djokovic arrived at the Guildhall in The City of London alongside his wife Jelena (pictured left and right) for the end-of-tournament Champions’ Dinner
The three-times Wimbledon winner was also joined by his coach Boris Becker (far right), whose record he has now matched on the lawns of SW19, as well as his family
Yui Kamiji, who had successfully defended her Wimbledon title with playing partner Jordanne Whiley in the wheelchair doubles final arrived at the Champions’ Dinner at the Guidlhall
Jelena Djokovic tweeted Serena Williams before the event saying that her husband had asked for a champions dance tonight
Fresh from her convincing victory over Garbine Muguruza, the six-time champion looked resplendent as she danced on stage with the Serbian champion in a figure-hugging, peach-coloured floor-length gown
Novak Djokovic’s wife Jelena had tweeted Serena Williams before the event to warn that her husband had asked for a champions dance tonight
Both champions later posed with their trophies after Djokovic was crowned Men’s champion for the third time after beating Roger Federer while Williams was fresh off her convincing victory over Garbine Muguruza
By winning a ninth major, he moved ahead of Fred Perry on the all-time list, plus more contemporary greats such as Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors and Ivan Lendl. After hitting his winning forehand, he sunk to his knees and performed his slightly bizarre tradition of eating a few blades of the Centre Court grass.
‘It was always something I wanted to do for celebration when I was a child, dreaming of winning Wimbledon. I hope people are not annoyed by that,’ he added. ‘I was assured it’s not processed. It’s gluten-free and completely organic and natural.’
Other names at the event included former Wimbledon champion Marion Barloti, who donned a floor-length sequin-embossed gown, showing off her toned physique.
The French plaer was also criticised over her appearance after winning the title in 2013 when the BBC’s John Inverdale said she was never going to be a ‘looker’.
Former British player and TV pundit Tim Henman also attended the gala is his evening attire.
