Serena in stunning comeback to reach French Open third round

Meanwhile, American tennis star Serena Williams continued her red-hot form at the French Open when she saw off Ashleigh Barty of Australia, 3-6, 6-3, 5-4.

The three-time French Open champion and 23-time Grand Slam victor will next take on Australia’s Ash Barty in the second round.

She said: “Catsuit anyone?”

However, it wasn´t her straight sets win over Kristyna Pliskova which got people talking – it was her catsuit which she said made her feel like a “super hero” and a “warrior princess” with a nod to it being inspired by the “Black Panther” movie blockbuster.

“Every day is a great day for me and I’m excited to play singles, or doubles, and fight my heart out”.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion sported an all-black bodysuit with a red waistband for her 7-6, 6-4 victory against her Czech counterpart.

If she beats Barty, 11th seed Julia Goerges could be next, and then there is the possibility of a fourth-round clash with twice former champion Maria Sharapova.

The 36-year-old revealed that she wears the “catsuit” to prevent blood clots – a problem she has struggled with previously including during her pregnancy.

‘It was comfortable. I tried it on a couple of times before.

“It’s not a typical outfit”. So you know, she’s got a chance. But what’s typical? Who makes the rules?, ” she asked.

She added: “I’m always living in a fantasy world”. It’s important to be yourself and to bend things and to try something new and to try something fresh.

“I have given tennis so much and tennis has actually given me a lot, and I couldn’t be more grateful”. Pliskova has won six of her last eight matches on clay court. Her serve held up, and she was able to outhit her opponent and win the match.

Williams hit just three winners while 22-year-old Barty could afford to bide her time, just two winners and four unforced errors coming from her side.

The match between tennis’ two comeback queens turned the instant Williams released a primal roar after blasting a backhand return victor after being broken in the opening game of the second set.

Serena Williams is officially back!