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he dynamic duo of Zendaya and Law Roach are at it again. They’ve been serving haute looks thanks to the Challengers movie, where Zendaya plays a tennis pro named Tashi. Throughout the movie press rounds, the star girl has been experimenting with the Tenniscore trend and, as expected, adding her unique twists and turns to the fad.
Other than the staple sneakers and mini pleated skirts, the actress has taken a liking to neon tints, symbolizing the tennis ball. She has also recruited the assistance of dresses adorned with tennis rackets, green checkered prints (perhaps, a nod to the lively green tennis lawns), and, in some cases, polo numbers. This diverse lineup of offerings proves that the Tenniscore trend is here to slay, and Zendaya is bent on having her full of it.
The Challengers story revolves around tennis, so it’s only appropriate for Zendaya and Law Roach to celebrate the icons of the game. And they did. In a recent photoshoot, homage was paid to the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena. The actress recreated an iconic shot from their 1998 Vogue cover in a vintage 1998 Carolina Herrera black and white dress styled with shoulder-length braids and white beads—a signature of the sisters from their early years.
Zendaya’s Tenniscore indulgence consists of clean lines, classic silhouettes, and a preppy aesthetic reminiscent of traditional tennis attire. But it also boasts a dressy and on-trend vibe. Whether it’s a high-slit shimmering dress embellished with a tennis racket or an oversized sweater paired with a high-slit maxi dress and chic pumps, the actress has submitted a formidable rendition of Tenniscore that has undoubtedly challenged the way the rest of us hop on this trend. Yes, no more boring polo shirts styled with mini pleated skirts and sneakers.
Although deep in spring, Zendaya and Law Roach’s influence on the Tenniscore trend projects its longevity with a promise to become a summer favorite. With its flirty hems and playful aesthetic, many are already predicting (and prepping for) a fun tennis girl summer era. To solidify this trend as a must-try this season, the recent runways of legacy designers like Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, Loewe, and others are ensuring you don’t run out of pieces to help you make a go at Tenniscore.
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Check out a few of Zendaya’s Tenniscore trend outfits…
The silhouette
Tenniscore was almost a sneakers affair or outright sporty chic flavor, but Zendaya chose a different route. She keeps the dressy options in a bid to play up her frame and femininity. For instance, the pastel pink of the Jacquemus cut-out dress above exudes femininity while maintaining the sports-core leaning of the fad. Let’s not ignore how well the cropped polo top, which perfectly exposes her toned abdomen, works magic as it merges with the flare skirt. From the hue to the exposed skin and girly flare, all elements deliver their quota without fail.
In this rendition, Loewe understood to keep the deep neckline and pleated minis on track but chose the shimmery texture for a whimsy finish. And the headline-making custom pumps with heels piercing through tennis balls nailed the entire serve.
The intricacies
By now, we are used to the fact that a new movie equals method dressing all through the press. But Zendaya and Law Roach bring a different madness to the Challengers movie that we love. Here, the actress wears a Celia Kritharioti green dress with a plunging neckline and a tennis ball sitting gracefully at the end of the neckline. The dress was all the statement required to emphasize Tenniscore in LA. Plus, her messy bun and barely-there makeup gave the number all the room it needed to shine.
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The hues
Neon green and white have been the classic hues of the fad, and Zendaya has chosen to stick with that. Recently, she wore a vintage Mugler skirt suit styled with matching Louboutin pumps. This could have been just another workday fit, but the hue gave a subtle nod to the trend. In another instance, she opted for preppy whites in a sleeveless athleisure top, pleated mini skirt, and sneakers coordinated in a tribute to the tennis legend, Althea Gibson.
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The subliminal
Cue in the custom Calvin Klein suit, which flaunts the clean lines and dominant white color known to the sport. In the beautiful city of Rome, Zendaya made a case for tennis whites in a high-slit maxi skirt paired with an unbuttoned blazer and matching pumps. She added more heat to the look with Bulgari Serpenti jewelry because, in Rome, you do it the Bulgari way.
One of Zendaya’s viral looks from the Tenniscore trend is this white hooded Maison Alaïa dress, which fits like a glove.
She also wore a Thom Browne dress with all-over racket details and her Tashi signature hairstyle.
Undoubtedly, Tenniscore has taken a turn for the better, thanks in no small part to the dynamic pair, of Zendaya and Law Roach. Plus, paying homage to real Tennis icons makes this phase more significant than a sartorial exploration.
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