Serena and Nike to begin new fashion collection in 2020

We all know the 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams doesn't need a partner on the court, she can win all on her own. But off the court, the 38-year-old is looking for 10 designers that will partner with herself and Nike to develop a line of footwear, equipment and apparel.

"I feel like I would have died for this opportunity," Serena stated in an interview with Bleacher Report.

The intimate group will be selected next weekend when about 40 designers come together at the Nike headquarters in Oregon. The designers will be presented with a project and Nike will have until November to select the 10 best candidates that stood out.

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The Serena Design Crew program is open to all qualified applicants but Serena really wants to increase diversity within the fashion and design industry. Serena and Nike will focus on Harlem's Fashion Row, Portland's Pensole footwear academy, and local community colleges to help include a variety of applicants.

The creative group of 10 will begin working with Nike and Serena starting in January.