She no longer needs a full-length outfit for health reasons and won't be wearing it again at the U.S. Open. "I feel like if and when, or if they know that some things are for health reasons, then there's no way that they wouldn't be OK with it. The full-length leggings were for health reasons. The catsuit controversy briefly overshadowed Williams' return to the final Grand Slam tournament of the season. Serena said she hadn't even looked at what opponents she could face as she hopes to win a 24th Grand Slam singles title, and seventh in New York.

Source: ABC News August 25, 2018 15:52 UTC