Venus Williams’ VERY over-the-top pre-match US Open look is mercilessly mocked by critics after she crashed out of tournament in straight sets

Venus Williams has sparked a serious debate over the eye-catching outfit she wore to the US Open on Tuesday night.

The tennis pro, 43, treated Arthur Ashe Stadium as her own personal catwalk, appearing to the coveted competition in a slew of designer pieces — and while some people on the internet loved the over-the-top look, others weren’t here for it.

The athlete arrived at the tournament in a white Maison Alaia mini dress with ruffles, revealing her long legs completely, and a black Willy Chavarria suit jacket with a huge flower on it.

She paired the look with dramatic, dark hues, sky-high black heels, an IWC watch, a Prada bag and a red Wilson bag that held her rackets.

The look caused quite a stir on the internet – with some people labeling it “ridiculous” and accusing her of focusing more on her fashion choices than the contest itself.

Venus – styled by Solange Franklin Reed – left her bright pink locks in loose waves around her face.

The athlete arrived at the tournament wearing a white Maison Alaia mini dress with ruffles (seen), showing her long legs completely, and a black Willy Chavarria suit jacket with a huge flower on it.

The look caused quite a stir on the internet – with some people labeling it “ridiculous” and accusing her of focusing more on her fashion choices than the contest itself.

“This outfit is horrible,” one person wrote on Instagram. Another agreed: “Total clown.”

“What is the necessity of this?” asked another user.

One person even accused the sports star of using the outfit to “create press” for herself, adding, “I wish she would stop doing this silly crazy fashion thing.”

“This is why she kicked her. Too worried about the damn fashion preparing and preparing properly for the contest,” another comment read.

“That’s not how a serious athlete works,” another wrote.

Another user said, “Maybe focus less on fashion and more on the game.”

She paired the look with dramatic, dark hues, sky-high black heels, an IWC watch, a Prada bag (seen), and a red Wilson bag that held her racquets.

However, others loved Venus’ ensemble, calling her a “boss” and a “queen”

“She played how she dressed. Terrible,” another person added.

Others, however, loved Venus’ ensemble, calling her a “boss” and a “queen.”

‘The goat. We show ourselves how it’s done,” says one Instagram user. Someone else said, “You should be stomping the catwalks during (Fashion Week).”

“That’s quite an entrance,” another person wrote, alongside some fire emojis.

‘No, that’s how you come to a game in style. You will be Queen Venus’, read another comment.

“Nobody likes to do it like Queen V,” said another supporter.

Venus, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, entered this year’s US Open as a wild card.

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus faced 26-year-old German player Greet Minnen during the match, but was eliminated after losing the first round 6-1, 6-1.

On the field, she wore a bright pink tank top with a matching skirt and leggings, white sneakers and a gray visor.

She then discussed her loss with the press, explaining, “I have to give credit to my opponent (seen). I don’t think I played badly. There wasn’t a shot she couldn’t make’

She took on 26-year-old German player Greet Minnen in Tuesday’s game, but was eliminated after losing the first round 6-1, 6-1.

On the field, she wore a bright pink tank top with a matching skirt and leggings, white sneakers and a gray visor.

She then discussed her loss with the press, explaining, “I have to give credit to my opponent.

“I mean, there wasn’t a shot she couldn’t make. Even when I hit really great shots, she just hit a winner or a drop shot.

“I don’t think I played badly. I think it was just one of those days where it was just unlucky.”

Greet called it “incredible” to play against a “legend” like ESPN’s Venus.

“I have tremendous respect for her being there at the age of 43. That’s great,” she added.