Venus Williams' Butt-Naked ESPN Shoot: Exclusive Details
"Posing by the rock was the last shot of the day," Meadows said, talking about the pose that ultimately became the ESPN cover. "Despite how uncomfortable it was, Venus being such a pro, she nailed the shot after a couple frames."
"It was extremely hot and the sand got in our eyes," the stylist recalled, "but it didn't prevent us from getting the best shot. The sun gave us perfect lighting.
Meanwhile, it was all apparently in a day's work for the nine-time Grand Slam champion, who has won each of the four majors at least once.
"I can tell that this shoot was very easy for Venus because she's comfortable in her skin and she was really relaxed," Meadows said. "Also, the shoot was very minimal which made the process less stressful."
It was indeed minimal, especially in the wardrobe department! Michael Phelps, Amy Purdy and Tomas Berdych were among the athletes who also stripped for the 2014 issue.
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