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Venus Williams, Wimbledon 2011Not so much outrageous as ugly, and it seems like it would get in her way while playing. But hey, it conforms to Wimbledon's all-white rule. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh

Venus Williams loves to push the envelope with her outfits for the tennis court. And Wimbledon seems to be her favorite place to be the most outrageous. True to form, Williams shocked the officials and fans today with a loose, open outfit that zipped up the front but looked like a lacy hospital gown cropped mid-thigh. She is the queen of unconventional tennis ensembles, but she's hardly the only one to push the envelope when dressing for the courts. Here are 10 of the most notable outfits in recent tennis history.

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