She missed out on attending the Australian Open champion’s ball after being knocked out in the quarter-finals. However, Serena Williams found solace by indulging in a shopping spree in Melbourne on Sunday.

The 31-year-old athlete confidently flaunted her muscular physique in a short red dress, accentuating her bulging biceps and strong legs. She paired the outfit with Air Jordan trainers for a touch of street style.

Accompanying her on the outing was her tennis coach and boyfriend, Patrick Mouratoglou, known for his French tennis academy that has nurtured talents like Laura Robson and Marcos Baghdatis. Despite their affectionate displays, Serena has chosen not to publicly discuss their relationship.

Mouratoglou began coaching Serena in June the previous year, shortly after her unеxpеcted early exit from the French Open. Since then, their partnership has seen Serena win her fifth Wimbledon title, an Olympic Gold Medal, her fourth US Open title, and regain her position as the world’s number two player.

Serena seemed poised to extend her winning streak until she suffered back spasms during her quarter-final match against Sloane Stephens, which she ultimately lost 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. Reflecting on her challenges during the tournament, Serena described it as one of her toughest periods due to ankle and back issues.

She candidly expressed after the match, “For a Grand Slam, absolutely. Absolutely. I’m almost relieved that it’s over because there’s only so much I felt I could do. I was unaware the microphones picked that up. But, it’s been a little difficult. I’ve been thrown a lot of balls these two weeks.”