And Venus Williams was playing in the French Open in Paris... which might go some way to explain her bizarre choice of outfit in her first match of the tournament.

The 29-year-old player looked as if she had borrowed a negligee from a burlesque troop at the Moulin Rouge.

Ooh la la! Venus Williams reveals a little too much in lacy burlesque dress at French Open - Venus Williams - French Open

Mais non! The player ignored traditional tennis whites - and even polo shirts or sports tops during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris

Ooh la la! Venus Williams reveals a little too much in lacy burlesque dress at French Open - Venus Williams - French Open

Balletic: Venus stretches for a shot and her dress fans out
Ooh la la! Venus Williams reveals a little too much in lacy burlesque dress at French Open - Venus Williams - French Open  Ooh la la! Venus Williams reveals a little too much in lacy burlesque dress at French Open - Venus Williams - French Open

Playing the game: Venus leaps in her negligee but Patty Schnyder looks cool and collected in her sports gear