Oviedo again dresses in gala attire as the Princess of Asturias Awards 2025 take center stage. The Campoamor Theatre hosts a new edition marked by emotion and the parade of familiar faces who each October transform the city into the epicenter of culture and sport. Among the most anticipated names, one shines especially bright: Serena Williams, the tennis legend who receives the Sports Award for a historic career and an influence that has crossed borders.
Since arriving in the Asturian capital, the American has been one of the most followed figures. Her stay at the Reconquista Hotel, which these days has become the nerve center of the event, already foreshadowed what was to come: a gala look very true to her style.
Asked about the recognition, Serena Williams admitted she felt “honored” to receive this award and recalled that she learned about the Awards last year, when Meryl Streep was honored with the Arts prize. “I didn’t expect to be here the next year,” she admitted with a smile. Visibly moved, she added: “I am speechless, I still think it’s something incredible. It is an honor I could not even imagine belonging to me,” the athlete told the press.
For the grand ceremony, Serena went for a red dress with an asymmetric neckline that combines elegance and character, two traits inseparable from her personality on and off the court. The design, featuring a wrap drape that flatters her figure, naturally contours to the body and culminates in a side knot detail, a sculptural note that adds dynamism and visual power.
The satin fabric flowed softly to the ankle, revealing patent red pumps to match the dress. A look that, without the need for big jewelry or accessories, achieves a flawless effect.
Serena Williams wearing a red draped dress with an asymmetric neckline.
As for makeup, the athlete preferred a luminous complexion, neutrally toned lips and defined lashes, a natural makeup that enhances her expression. The hair, loose with soft waves, completed a radiant and very flattering image.
Serena Williams has once again shown that her style, like her game, has a clear identity: powerful, confident, and magnetic. A appearance that not only celebrates her athletic career but also her ability to conquer every stage she reaches.
A very different styling during the pre-ceremony
At the morning reception, held at the Reconquista Hotel, the former tennis player opted for a pristine white design, consisting of a long dress with a fluid silhouette featuring cut-out details and a matching coat that provided structure and sophistication. The ensemble, signed by a renowned international house, breathed a balance between power and serenity. She paired it with ultra-high red heels and her long hair worn loose, a flawless look that radiated light and elegance.
Radiant and wearing her most natural smile, Serena walked the red carpet of the Asturian hotel, where she was greeted by Princess Leonor and the rest of the Royal Family. The choice of white —a color associated with excellence, purity, and peace— was interpreted as a symbolic nod to the solemnity of the event.
During the reception, she was visibly moved when receiving from Princess Leonor the insignia accrediting her as the honoree. The complicity between them was reflected in the day’s images, which quickly went viral for their warmth and spontaneity.
