In a startling transformation that left fans doing double-takes, a tennis legend appeared virtually unrecognisable while rubbing shoulders with global icons at a glittering post-US Open celebration in New York.
The sporting royalty was spotted alongside former England football captain David Beckham and newly crowned US Open winner Aryna Sabalenka at the exclusive, star-studded event that capped off the tournament's thrilling finale.
The glamorous party, held in a luxurious Manhattan venue, saw champions from different sporting eras come together in a spectacular display of mutual admiration and celebration. Beckham, ever the style icon, looked dapper as he chatted animatedly with the assembled guests.
Sabalenka, still radiant from her hard-fought victory on the hard courts of Flushing Meadows, beamed with joy as she celebrated her triumph among peers and legends. The Belarusian powerhouse's presence added a current champion's glow to the historic gathering.
The unexpected appearance and dramatically changed look of the tennis icon sparked immediate reaction on social media, with fans expressing astonishment at their altered appearance. The transformation was so complete that many followers initially struggled to identify the sporting great.
This extraordinary gathering of sporting excellence across generations provided a fitting conclusion to the US Open fortnight, blending contemporary champions with the legends who paved the way for today's stars.
