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The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion amassed over $95 million in career earnings and is widely regarded as the GOAT female player. Serena Williams forced French Open rule change after iconic outfit she wore in 2018striker Samuel Eto’o, were embroiled in their own kit controversy that summer when then their sleeveless shirts were banned from the 2002 World Cup .

Sensing an opportunity, Williams and Puma collaborated on their own version of the banned Cameroonian kit for her to wear at Roland Garros. The homage to the 2002 World Cup team was complete with yellow high socks, matching green and yellow shoes, and a color- coordinated headband to match. “Since I always wear sleeveless things, Puma came up with this idea for me during the French Open to wear the Cameroon outfit, which is really exciting,” Serena explained at the time.Ryan Garcia's team hoping for reduced ban due to contaminated supplement defenceNovak Djokovic booed by fans during French Open win after calling out rowdy spectator

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