Barbie has released a new Venus Williams doll, honoring the decorated athlete’s pursuit of pay equity in women’s sports. The Mattel brand introduces the doll as part of the “Inspiring Women” series, featuring a design that pays homage to Williams’ 2007 The Championships, Wimbledon look.

Venus Williams has a new Barbie, this one part of the dollmaker’s Inspiring Women collection. Williams’ doll, to be released on Friday, will celebrate the tennis great and pay equity champion with a doll wearing the uniform she wore while winning Wimbledon in 2007.

Williams’ doll, set to be released on 15 August, is part of Mattel Creations’ Inspiring Women Collection and will celebrate her tennis legacy as well as her fight for equal pay.View on euronews