This star was born to serve.
While fashion fans might have thought Zendaya mastered the art of themed dressing during the “Dune: Part Two” press tour, she took things up a notch by wearing one tennis-themed outfit after the next to promote “Challengers” in spring 2024.
Zendaya and her stylist, Law Roach, collaborated on a number of court-ready looks as the “Greatest Showman” star hit the red carpet in iconic cities like Paris, London, Sydney and Milan.
In the film, which hits theaters April 26, she plays a former tennis pro turned coach who finds herself in a love triangle between her husband and ex-boyfriend — and the “Spider-Man: Homecoming” star made sure to nail home the sporty theme with plenty of on-the-nose ‘fits.
And while she kicked things off in quite a literal way by wearing a tennis ball green gown with an image of a player on the front, the former Disney star has also gone with a more subtle approach during other tour stops.
From crisp white suits to glittering gowns, check out all of Zendaya’s standout looks from the “Challengers” press tour, below.
Serving in Sydney
Zendaya got the party started in Sydney, Australia in March — and set the tone for the entire press tour — by sporting a custom green Loewe gown featuring a graphic of a tennis player holding a racquet.
The plunging sequined dress also included a thigh-high slit and a tennis ball design just below her chest, and she wore her newly dyed blond hair in a side-swept updo.
Ab fab
The “Dune” star rocked another custom ‘fit for a photo call in Sydney, wearing a white crop top and matching high-waisted briefs by Lacoste. She covered up the hot pants with a sheer white maxi skirt featuring metallic silver thread, adding Bulgari jewels as she posed on a sunny rooftop.
Vintage vibes
The actress — who is dating Tom Holland — went for a 1960s-inspired look during a “Challengers” photo op in Paris, wearing a checkered Louis Vuitton coat dress from its spring/summer 2013 ready-to-wear collection.
Zendaya paired the swinging sixties mini with a pair of white pumps, further committing to the retro aesthetic by wearing her hair in a side-swept ‘do that was pulled back with a white headband.
Tennis ball green
Zendaya chose another lime green look (and archival Louis Vuitton piece) for a different photo call the same day, rocking a shiny button-down shirt and matching trousers that mimicked once again the color of a tennis ball.
She showed off her toned abs by leaving the bottom three buttons of her spring/summer 1999 Louis Vuitton top undone, teaming the look with metallic platform heels.
Parisian glam
Zendaya went for tennis whites again when she wore a custom Louis Vuitton creation to walk the red carpet at the “Challengers” premiere in Paris. She wore the style — which featured a strapless corset top and sheer skirt sweeping into a train — with a wide white belt worn low on her hips.
The movie star also showed off long blond hair extensions for the night, styling her new ‘do in soft waves and accessorizing with a Bulgari diamond statement necklace and coordinating rings and earrings.
Well-heeled
She went for a more literal look with a pair of white Loewe pumps featuring real tennis balls spiked through the heels, wearing the tennis-themed ‘fit to an April 2024 photo call in Rome.
While she might not have been able to play in her custom shoes, the “Euphoria” star looked ready to hit the court in a sparkling silver tennis dress (also by Loewe) featuring a plunging neckline, drop waist and pleated skirt.
No top, no problem
The “Shake It Up” alum definitely shook up her red carpet style when she arrived to the “Challengers” premiere in Rome later the same night. Zendaya went braless under a custom white Calvin Klein blazer for the occasion, pairing her bare look with a long white maxi skirt.
And while she went sans top with her jacket, it only put a bigger spotlight on the dazzling Bulgari snake necklace she wore wrapped around her neck.
Tennis whites
Zendaya rocked another custom creation at the “Challengers” premiere in London on April 10, wearing a Wimbledon-inspired white drop-waisted gown with a polo-shirt style neckline.
The chic Thom Browne gown — which featured a high slit and red and navy stripes at the bottom— was covered in a tonal tennis racquet print that gave a nod to the Wimbledon logo. She added white pumps, Bulgari diamonds and an on-trend hair bow to her red carpet look.
Stripes and feathers
The actress went in a much different reaction for a photo call in London, wearing a red, white and blue striped set by Vivienne Westwood featuring a whimsical feathered tail attached to the bottom.
The outfit was another vintage piece sourced by Law Roach, with the vest and miniskirt hailing from the designer’s spring/summer 1994 ready-to-wear collection. Zendaya wore her blond hair pulled back in a Barbie-like curled ponytail with clip-in bangs and sported white pumps for the event.
Honoring the greats
Zendaya showed off a chic white sleeveless top and a pleated skirt while promoting the film in Monaco — and her look honored the classic tennis ensembles worn by Althea Gibson, the first black tennis player to win a Grand Slam.
“THANK YOU to the team at @on running for recreating the ICONIC tennis white of Althea Gibson,” Roach posted on Instagram April 13, tagging athletic retailer On, which also designed her white sneakers.
Country club classic
The “Euphoria” star went for a preppy two-piece look as she posed in a white cable-knit Brunello Cucinelli sweater and maxi skirt amid the tennis action at the Monte-Carlo Masters. Zendaya took photographs high above the court at the Monte-Carlo Country Club while sporting the collared knitwear and a cream-colored skirt with a high slit.
The “Challengers” star — who wore her hair down in side-swept waves — showed off some leg in the pics, revealing her beige pumps as she attended the match.
Supermodel style
Zendaya wore another vintage ‘fit for a “Challengers” photo call in Milan on April 14, rocking a simple white split-necked dress once worn by Cindy Crawford on the Ralph Lauren runway in 1991. She teamed the full-skirted minidress with her go-to white pumps and beloved Bulgari jewelry once again, wearing her hair in a voluminous wavy style.
Crawford herself shared praise for the look on her Instagram Story, writing, “@zendaya serving it up in one of my favorite @poloralphlauren dresses!”
Bubblegum ballgown
Zendaya broke away from her tennis whites and greens with a surprisingly sensual pink look at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere on April 16.
The “Something New” singer sported a lingerie-inspired pink-and-black Vera Wang ballgown on the red carpet, with the custom piece featuring a black corseted top with sheer lace panels and garter details. Its voluminous pink skirt split in front to reveal black tulle detail and the Bulgari ambassador accessorized with the designer’s glittering diamond earrings.
Afterparty baller
Once inside the theater, Zendaya changed into a more suitable-for-sitting style, swapping her Vera Wang gown for a racy Celia Kritharioti dress designed in the same color as a tennis ball.
She also wore the ultra-plunging look — which featured a real tennis ball attached to the front — to the movie’s afterparty in Beverly Hills, keeping the rest of her ‘fit simple to let her naval-grazing gown do the talking.
Serena and Venus vibes
Zendaya nodded to more tennis greats when she expertly recreated Serena and Venus Williams’ 1998 Vogue shoot in photos Roach shared on Instagram April 18.
The movie star wore a black-and-white striped gown designed by Carolina Herrera’s creative director, Wes Gordon, in the stunning snaps, and even copied the Williams sisters’ bead-covered braids. Venus herself jumped in to praise the recreation, commenting, “Wow. No words! So much love for you.”
LA lime
The “Challengers” star chose another tennis ball-hued design to attend a screening of the movie in Los Angeles hosted by BAFTA on April 18. She sported a silky lime shirtdress with a high slit for the event, showing off plenty of leg as she sat on stage to discuss her latest film.
Zendaya accessorized with a pair of $11,500 Blugari diamond viper earrings and a white gold ring from the designer, wearing her hair pulled back in a simple ponytail for the event.
No pants, no problem
She finished off a busy day of press — and rocked the pantsless trend — for an appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” Zendaya turned a spring/summer 1992 Ralph Lauren blazer into a dress for her late-night interview, ditching pants and wearing the jacket buttoned up with just a shirt and tie underneath.
The style star wore white pumps yet again, wearing her hair pulled back in a tight ponytail as she chatted with Kimmel.
Pretty in pink
She gave a tennis polo a striking twist in a custom Jacquemus look on April 20, posing in an ab-baring pink dress for a photo call in Beverly Hills. Zendaya’s cropped polo was attached to an A-line skirt with a garter-like clip that attached to the skirt’s bow.
The star sported a pale pink version of the designer’s Les Slingbacks Cubisto Hautes heels ($945) with bow trim that matched her dress, wearing her hair pulled back in a matching pink headband.
Morning blooms
Zendaya rocked a 1950s-style look for an April 23 appearance on “Good Morning America,” wearing a custom version of one of Erdem’s fall/winter 2024 dresses. The white floral style featured a green tape-like design crisscrossing the bodice and skirt, and she added a white tulle petticoat underneath.
The A-lister added white pumps and Bulgari diamonds to her look, wearing her hair down in a retro flipped-up style.
Suited up
The actress made a quick change after her “GMA” appearance, swapping out her full-skirted dress for a sleek Mugler skirt suit.
The vintage lime green blazer — which she wore for a “Live with Kelly and Mark” interview — brought back memories of 1980s power suits, and the plunging style closed with a sparkling arrow pin. Zendaya traded her typical white pumps for lime green heels and kept her hair in the same sleek blowout.
Tennis girlie
Zendaya looked like she was off to tennis practice as she sported a custom Longchamp look on April 24. She went into full “Challengers” mode with the outfit, which consisted of a pleated white tennis skirt with a green stripe at the bottom and a cropped black quarter-zip sweatshirt with coordinating stripes.
The “Replay” singer added white sneakers by On and a tote from the Black Girls Tennis Club ahead of a special screening of her movie held by the organization.
Screening sleek
Later that day, she made a surprise appearance at the Black Girls Tennis Club screening of “Challengers” while wearing a crisp white jumpsuit. Its sleeveless top featured a polo-style collar and plunging front, and the bottom featured extra-wide, flowy trousers.
Zendaya gave the look a casual twist with her same white sneakers and wore her hair in a sleek pony, accessorizing with a Bulgari pendant and stud earrings.
Wowing in white
Zendaya made yet another outfit change for the “Challengers Trio Kickoff Summer Movie Season” event that night, showing off a hooded white Alaïa maxi dress. The custom look featured short sleeves and a body-skimming silhouette, finishing off with a sporty hood.
She added a pair of ankle-strap white pumps by Alaïa with the look, adding piles of Bulgari diamond bracelets.
Lovely lime
The “Rewrite the Stars” singer wasn’t finished changing outfits just yet, wearing a final tennis-themed look as she arrived at Zero Bond on April 24. This time, she stopped traffic in a vintage 1930s dress and matching cape in a shade of tennis ball green.
Zendaya paired the ladylike ensemble with open-toed sparkly green heels and diamond studs as she enjoyed a well-deserved night out.
Crisp for Kelly
The “Challengers” star continued her whirlwind movie promo tour on “The Kelly Clarkson Show” April 25, sporting a custom Christian Siriano ‘fit. The top featured a bright green string tie that crisscrossed in back, giving a subtle nod to her fave tennis ball green shade.
Zendaya — who kept her hair in the same flipped-up blowout as she wore earlier that week — wore matching wide-legged ivory trousers for her talk show appearance.
Sweater weather
Zendaya headed to another talk show on April 25, changing into a bright green skirt set from Alexander McQueen’s fall 2024 collection.
The lime look featured an oversized cardigan and bra top with a matching midi skirt, and the star paired her chunky knits with diamond hoops and the same Bulgari necklace she donned at the Black Girls Tennis Club screening.
Poster girl
When it came time to wrap up her NYC press tour Zendaya went with quite a literal look, ditching the white and green ‘fits to wear the “Challengers” movie poster on a crystal-covered minidress.
Roach shared a photo of the custom Celia Kritharioti piece, which featured long bell sleeves and a graphic of the actress’ face wearing a pair of sunglasses. She teamed the bold mini with a pair of equally sparkly white pumps, accessorizing with Bulgari studs.
“@challengersmovie but make it FASHION…..Tashi Made Her Wear It,” Roach captioned his post. “Thank you @celiakritharioti for bringing the Challengers Movie Poster to life.”
What styles will Zendaya serve up next? Only time will tell.
