The 91st Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles on Sunday.
A glittering cast was on hand to watch the event, with WTA legend Serena Williams one of those tasked with presenting the movie ‘A Star is Born’, which was nominated for Best Picture.
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Hey @serenawilliams - welcome to the #Oscars! pic.twitter.com/ZMWF6Zg9P1
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 25, 2019
The 23- time Grand Slam champion delivered her speech with her characteristic elegance, drawing on her own personal experience of trying to make it to the top of her chosen field.
“When we're young, we all have dreams of what we can accomplish in life,” she said. “Having the dream is easy. Making it come true is hard.”
"When we're young, we all have dreams of what we can accomplish in life," Serena Williams says while discussing "A Star Is Born" the 2019 #Oscars.
"Having the dream is easy. Making it come true is hard." https://t.co/zSrvQG8ZE6 pic.twitter.com/BqdAVi06XG— ABC News (@ABC) February 25, 2019
After completing her formal duties, she left for the Vanity Fair Oscars Party, where she was joined by Maria Sharapova, who has been a regular at the event over the years.
Serena Williams #VanityFairOscarParty pic.twitter.com/I4AXKXHPPz
— Ted Chen (@TedNBCLA) February 25, 2019
Minutes before the red carpet at @VanityFair party #oscars pic.twitter.com/AJj9VL02Sl
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) February 25, 2019
Some of my favorite looks from the Vanity Fair party over the years. Excited for this evening 😉#Oscars2019 pic.twitter.com/oDswJOo7tN
— Maria Sharapova (@MariaSharapova) February 25, 2019
Sunday was not quite so glamorous for all of the WTA stars, however.
Caroline Wozniacki was back at work on court after a viral infection, which she saw the funny side of as she joked about changing her travel outfit last week.
Feeling better and back to work💪🏻💪🏻 pic.twitter.com/aMshIvWuvU
— Caroline Wozniacki (@CaroWozniacki) February 24, 2019
Meanwhile, CoCo Vandeweghe, who is another player on her way to fitness after a period away from the game, has apparently been honing her skills at Jenga.
Bet you didn't know I'm a part-time Jenga champ. #ItsAllintheWrist pic.twitter.com/CqcLV2NXNV
— CoCo Vandeweghe (@CoCoVandey) February 24, 2019
And finally, Sabine Lisicki showed off a new look that has brought a smile to her face.
New Hair Do! After 20 years of long hair I finally cut it ✂️ I wanted to do it so many times but I was to scared 🙈 Now that I’ve done it I’m really Happy & I Love it! 🥰 How do you like it?? Have a nice Sunday! #happy #new #hairdo #fresh pic.twitter.com/iFo3Gg1phz
— Sabine Lisicki (@sabinelisicki) February 24, 2019