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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

Why Serena Williams wears black tape on her face during tennis competitions

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As Serena Williams has worn a piece of black face tape on the right side of her cheek at multiple tennis tournaments, including Wimbledon this year, fans have been wondering what the facial accessory is for.

According toThe Times, it is believed that the 40-year-old tennis champion wears kinesiology tape on her face to help relieve any pain and pressure caused by her long standing sinuses issues.

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