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Aussie Open day 5 looks: Serena loses in lavender

By Jordaan Sanford

Fashion is not straightforward and sometimes can be controversial, but if it grabs the world's attention, then maybe that's what it's all about. Friday's candidates definitely captured attention in Melbourne. These are the top styles from Day 5.

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Serena Williams will not be winning her record-tying 24th major title in Melbourne, as she fell to Wang Qiang in the third round. She wore a black-spotted lavender Nike dress, which was met with mixed reactions.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Serena Williams of the United States plays a backhand during her Women's Singles third round match against Qiang Wang of China on day five of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
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Alison Riske is into her first round of 16 appearance in Melbourne after defeating Julia Gorges 1-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2. The American rallied her way into the second week in a white Lotto dress with pastel green and royal blue trim.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Alison Riske of the United States plays a forehand during her Women's Singles third round match against Maria Sakkari of Greece on day five of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)
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Madison Keys couldn't grab the win against Maria Sakkari, but her colorful Nike dress was a clear winner in Melbourne. The NikeCourt dress is inspired by the colorful city of Melbourne, and many others are rocking it including Petra Kvitova.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 24: Madison Keys of the United States reacts during her Women's Singles third round match against Maria Sakkari of Greece on day five of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 24, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)
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