Venus Williams has been announced as a global ambassador for Lacoste, and is said to 'embody the ambitions of the new fashion-sport silhouette', created by Louise Trotter, the brand's creative director.

The seven-time Grand Slam winner will also support the Lacoste Foundation to 'promote equal opportunities internationally', and commented 'I am a long-time fan of Lacoste and have always been inspired by the brand’s innovative style, beyond its tennis roots. Louise Trotter is such a visionary and the work she has done as creative director of the House is forward thinking, inspired and constantly evolving. I am thrilled to be working alongside her as the face of Lacoste’s new silhouette'.