Serena Williams releases a new Barbie signature doll modeled on the outfit she wore during her 2005 Australian Open title run in Melbourne. The doll depicts Williams in that on-court look and is sold at a listed price of $45 (£34), according to outlets.
Multiple outlets describe the announcement as an update to Williams’ existing Barbie lineup. The Athletic (via the New York Times) notes that Williams already had a Barbie doll, but this new version specifically ties her appearance to her Grand Slam achievement rather than her broader off-court image. The Hollywood Reporter adds that Williams presents the doll as a message about possibility, linking the inspiration to her return from knee surgery and her championship win.
