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Zendaya's Press Tour For “Challengers” Is Giving Major Tenniscore—Here Are Her Most Iconic Looks, Ranked

Game, set, match! It’s safe to say Zendaya is the winner in her latest press tour for “Challengers,” a movie about a tennis player turned coach.

By Anna Hartman2 min read
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Real tennis players may not be thrilled with the sneak peek into Zendaya’s performance as a highly skilled coach, but fashion girls around the world certainly don’t seem to mind. Tenniscore is back in a big way this spring, and the trend’s resurgence largely has Zendaya to thank. Her press tour has been filled with tennis-themed outfits – from a casual and creamy coordinated set to entirely impractical tennis ball stilettos. It’s safe to say that we haven’t seen a celeb give it their all in this way since Margot Robbie did press for the Barbie movie last summer.  

To be fair, there really aren’t any “bad” looks on this list. Zendaya has a way of making even the most abstract design look absolutely lovely. Alas, we still had to put them in order. So here you have it – every tennis-inspired outfit Zendaya wore on her press tour for her newest movie, Challengers, ranked from our least favorite to the outfit we’re all dying to recreate. 

Abstract Tennis Gown

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Getty Images/James Gourley

On anyone else (and in any other scenario), this dress would have given major cheesy vibes. But on Zendaya for her tennis-themed press tour? We’ll allow it. 

Lime Green Two-Piece

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Getty Images/Kristy Sparow

Again, on anyone else this lime green color would be giving me major nausea. Yet, somehow, any color seems to radiate from Zendaya’s skin. Her natural and neutral makeup and minimal accessories definitely help her cause here too. 

Down to Earth Monochrome

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Getty Images/Clive Brunskill

I’m pretty sure I have this exact outfit already in my closet, and that’s why I love it so much. It’s something any tenniscore girlie would (and could) wear at the drop of a hat. 

Sparkles and Stilettos 

Getty Images/Vittorio Zunino Celotto
Getty Images/Vittorio Zunino Celotto

Distracting her opponent, much? This is surely the most extra tennis dress we’ve ever seen, yet it looks perfectly suitable for a glamorous event to promote her movie. And the tennis stilettos add a marvelous campy touch. 

Angelic Princess 

Getty Images/Kristy Sparow
Getty Images/Kristy Sparow

Zendaya could have worn this on any red carpet, and we’d have placed her on our best dressed list. The feminine silhouette, the over-the-top diamonds – it’s perfection. 

Whitey Tighties, But Make It Fashion

Would we wear underwear in public? Certainly not. But, somehow the sheer crystal skirt by Lacoste, along with her blingy heels, makes this look one to remember (in a good way). 

Checkered Mini

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Getty Images/Kristy Sparow

I sense a dupe incoming for this gorgeous Louis Vuitton checkered mini dress. How could you not want this in your spring wardrobe rotation? 

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