Destanee Aiava Shocks Australian Open in Vintage Glam Comeback – Fashion on the Court!

Australian Destanee Aiava is turning heads and making headlines at her home tennis Grand Slam in Melbourne! This 24-year-old sensation battled her way out of the qualifiers and landed a spot in the main draw of the Australian Open, boosting her confidence through the roof!

Despite being no stranger to the Aussie Open—having made her debut at just 16 back in 2017—this week has been a game-changer for Aiava. On a thrilling Monday (13 January), the No. 195-ranked player stunned everyone by overpowering Belgium's Greet Minnen with a breathtaking 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 victory. This is her first win in five first-round appearances at the Slam—an electrifying, life-altering triumph! With a self-imposed deadline to break into the top 100 this season, Aiava's career was on the line, not to mention her dream of taking her fiancé on tour.

But her performance isn't the only reason she's the talk of the town! Aiava's dazzling choice of vintage dresses has everyone buzzing. She rocked a light pink piece once donned by Maria Sharapova during the 2012 U.S. Open! "I just loved what they wore," spills Aiava, who dreams of becoming a fashion designer and took a bold step backwards—or rather forwards—by reviving fabulous retro styles. Check this BBC Sport mention. Aiava doesn't hold back; she thinks some modern designs miss the mark, so she brings her A-game when it comes to looking unique and stylish on the court. "It’s basically a fashion runway out there," she casually declares.

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Don’t miss a single moment of this exciting tennis saga!