Simona Halep ‘zebra’ outfit turns heads at French Open

WHAT’S black and white and wears suspenders? No, it’s not a zebra performing in the circus.

Simona Halep’s outfit drew more attention than her result at the French Open.

WHAT’S black and white and wears suspenders? No, it’s not a zebra performing in the circus.

It’s world No. 6 Simona Halep’s new get-up — and it’s as much a head-turner as it is a head-scratcher.

Social media lit up with comments about the unconventional tennis attire as the Romanian — a runner-up in Roland Garros two years ago — reached the French Open second round in just 43 minutes overnight.

The outfit is an adidas design and Halep at least is a fan, describing the design as “perfect”.

Perfect weather and perfect outfit for practice today @adidastennis Counting
the days till #RG16 #CreateYourMark pic.twitter.com/wgOBL0Q9Uf

— Simona Halep (@Simona_Halep) April 23, 2016

Most onlookers, however, had a different opinion.

Not to be too critical, but what is this outfit Adidas put on #Halep? Idea: Let fans design the outfits! #RG16 https://t.co/xAiLNLtmd1

— ULTM8SerenaWilliamsf (@ultm8swfans) May 23, 2016

@Fed_43600 @Simona_Halep That is such an ugly outfit. What were they thinking when they designed that? #adidas

— Amelia M (@cambriaca) May 23, 2016

Halep tennis outfit is fugly zebra top and Raffle Skirt 1on the list worst 👚 #Tennisfashion #sorrynotsorry Halep

— Sophia reid (@sophiareid69) May 23, 2016

Simona Halep is hoping having the shittest outfit at #RG16 will take her to the trophy like it did for Stan last year

— Nicky McNickface (@PeripateNic) May 23, 2016

Halep obliterated Hibino 6-2 6-0 in less than 45 minutes. She probably didn't want to be seen in that outfit for too long #zebras #RG16

— Giulio Gasparin (@GiulioGasparin) May 23, 2016

There is is in all its glory.

To be fair, there were a few admirers.

I actually like Simona Halep's outfit. Surprisingly. #RG16

— Nikhila (@kokudum) May 23, 2016

Halep with a cute outfit, like a zebra wearing a suspender. No, it's really cute. #RolandGarros

— Houston (@DevilRays9) May 23, 2016

Halep's outfit tho 😍😍😍 #FrenchOpen

— Gina Chetram (@GinaChetram) May 23, 2016

Fashion hit or fail, Halep eased past Japan’s Nao Hinbo 6-2 6-0 and will next play Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan.

Here are some more great fails in women’s tennis fashion history.

Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Party at the back.

Venus Williams on the set of Moulin Rouge.

Serena Williams as Catwoman during the 2002 US Open.

There is no competing with Mattek-Sands, who pushed the strict Wimbledon dress rules to their absolute limit.

Pure gold from France's Aravane Rezai.

Serena, circa 2004.

Back to the future with Ann White in 1985.

Venus Williams. No words.