The Australian Open semi-final showdown between Ash Barty and Sofia Kenin was a bloody tense affair, with the 21-year-old American crushing Barty‘s hopeful path to the crown. Amongst the drama, however, many couldn’t help but notice a certain similarity between the duo. And when I say similarity, I mean the same outfit. (*Giddy school kid giggles*)
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Although it’s not uncommon to see two tennis players in the same get-up (given that most brands produce Australian Open-specific attire and most players are sponsored by a particularly brand), I still can’t help but experience a deep, twisted sense of schadenfreude, wondering if either opponent feels awkward about wearing the same thing… mostly because I’m a messy bitch who lives for the drama.
Anyhoo, here’s the pre-match photo taken of the duo:
This reminds me of the time I rocked up to year 12 formal in a bright turquoise blazer jacket, only to find another year 12 in the same bright turquoise blazer jacket. It was a very specific jacket. I still haven’t recovered.
Glad Ash has a white hat on because the same outfit was messing with me! Let’s go Ash! #Barty #AusOpen
— Kara Johnson (@__KaraJohnson) January 30, 2020
Many on Twitter were quick to notice the on-court twinning, which led to some pretty iconic serves.
Barty and Kenin #AusOpen pic.twitter.com/DvzdKbOJLm
— Oliver McDowall (@olivermcdowall) January 30, 2020
https://twitter.com/rdhinds/status/1222720476448821253
Now it’s time for me to go back into post-match mourning.
Barty, you’re still a winner in my eyes. Legend.
