Simone Biles Attends Day 10 of the 2026 US Open in a Monochromatic Look and Her Shoe Choice Has Fans Buzzing — Photos

Simone Biles traded the gymnastics floor for the tennis stands this week, arriving at the US Open in a coordinated look that drew plenty of attention.

The 11-time Olympic medalist kept her outfit largely neutral from top to bottom. But as photos and videos circulated online, one finishing touch proved much harder for viewers to overlook.

Biles Steps Out in a Neutral Look

Biles attended Day 10 of the 2026 US Open Tennis Championships on Tuesday, September 8, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. She posed for photos against the tournament's signature blue backdrop during her appearance.

The decorated gymnast wore a fitted beige knit top with long sleeves, a front zipper, and a slightly cropped ribbed hem. She paired the piece with a cream mini skirt for a streamlined, monochromatic effect.

Biles carried a small snakeskin-patterned Jacquemus handbag, which added a patterned element to the otherwise understated outfit. A light-colored watch, rings, small stud earrings, and a delicate anklet completed her accessories.

She wore her long, dark hair in loose waves with lighter highlights running through the lengths. Her hair was parted down the middle, while glossy neutral-toned lips and a white manicure complemented the outfit.

Biles also wore narrow black sunglasses. The dark frames stood out against the pale shades she chose for the rest of her look. Her sunglasses even inspired a few jokes after Yahoo Sports shared footage from the event.

"I wear my sunglasses 😎 at night," one person commented, while another wrote, "Moon must have been bright." Still, the sunglasses were not the accessory that generated the most conversation.

A Blue-Carpet Moment With Paige Paul

While at the tournament, Biles also crossed paths with Paige Paul, formerly Paige Lorenze, who married American tennis player Tommy Paul in July. A video of their interaction showed Biles stopping to congratulate the newlywed before the two posed together on the blue carpet.

The accompanying post described it as a "sweet moment" and identified Biles as the most decorated gymnast in history and an 11-time Olympic medalist.

Their meeting offered another look at Biles's complete outfit — including the detail that soon dominated much of the social media chatter.

Her White Pumps Get People Talking

Biles finished her neutral ensemble with pointed white pumps, introducing a brighter shade at her feet. That choice quickly caught the attention of viewers.

On social media, one person zeroed in on the footwear, writing, "White shoes 😱but okay ✅." Another viewer was far more taken with the complete outfit, particularly Biles's accessories.

"Love your fit 😍 especially the bag and the watch steal the whole look good part I have same although mines du p£s now I want to recreate this look ❤️," the person wrote.

The shoes continued to generate remarks under another Instagram post. One reaction read, "The white shoes...😱" while another simply declared, "But the white shoes!"

The height of Biles's heels also caught someone's attention on Facebook. "Simone is soo cute and kind . [sic] She is so use [sic] to being in bare feet and Sneakers [sic] she is funny trying to look normal walking in giant heels 👠 👠," the viewer commented.

Another person focused on the length of Biles's skirt but still complimented her appearance, writing, "Dress just a tad bit short, looking great."

Taken together, the comments showed that the Olympian's simple white pumps became an unexpectedly prominent talking point from an otherwise coordinated neutral outfit. And the discussion around Biles's appearance is hardly the first time her clothing, body, or beauty choices have attracted public scrutiny.

Nearly a year earlier, a much more personal conversation surrounded the gymnast — one that stretched from old body-shaming remarks to questions about beauty treatments and speculation over changes to her appearance.

Biles is America's sweetheart in a leotard, but even Olympic greatness can't shield you from the claws of the internet.

Biles, once hailed as "the most decorated American gymnast ever," has become a lightning rod for both adoration and abuse. And while the medals pile up, so do the judgmental whispers — about her body, her beauty, and now, her breast implants.

'Too Fat': The Comment That Haunted Her Rise to Stardom

Long before she dazzled the world with airborne perfection, Biles was just a young girl fighting to be seen for her talent, not her size.. At just 16, during a meet in 2013, a coach's nasty comment left a scar she'd carry for years.

Biles had faltered during a meet, and as she tried to regroup, the coach remarked it was because she was "too fat."

Biles told NBC Sports. "It was very sad because I feel like I'm a very petite young girl, and so to hear that at such a very young age, it just kind of shocked me."

Still, in true Simone Biles fashion, she found strength in the sting. "I honestly don't think that's the reason that I fell apart... everything happens for a reason, so that had to happen for me to be where I am today," she stated.

Her Fierce Defense Against Body Shamers

The unrelenting criticism didn't end as Biles rose to Olympic fame. As the spotlight grew hotter, so did the public scrutiny — her hair, legs, and body — all picked apart by strangers.

When a young girl once asked if she had ever faced mean-spirited remarks, Biles responded with raw honesty, "They focused on my hair. They focused on how big my legs were."

But her faith and unshakeable self-belief have never wavered. "God made me this way, and I feel like if I didn't have these legs or these calves, I wouldn't be able to tumble as high as I can and have all of these moves named after me," she asserted.

She has since made body acceptance her personal mission. "Everyone was built with a body and they're blessed [...] You have to be confident in whatever God gave you because that's you, and you have to learn to love yourself," she once stated.

Beauty Standards, Botox Blunders, and Brows That Wow

In a candid 2024 Harper's Bazaar interview, Biles pulled back the curtain on beauty in the world of elite sports.

She explained, "For athletes, I think that beauty looks a little bit different for us [...] When you're training six to ten hours, you don't want a full face of make-up on."

She praised figures like Alicia Keys who embrace a minimalist aesthetic, saying, "It's truly your personal preference and beauty isn't about what you wear, it's who you are inside."

But Biles isn't immune to curiosity. In 2017, she shared an Instagram video flaunting freshly microbladed brows, saying she loved the result.

Then came her more experimental birthday beauty moment — and it didn't go as planned.

"For my 27th birthday, I got Botox, like baby Botox[...] and I did not like it," she admitted in a TikTok makeup video. "My eyebrow would be slowly going up [...] and I couldn't get it back down!"

Even her teammate Zoe noticed and exclaimed, "Simone, your eyebrows are doing it again."

Biles laughed about the bizarre side effect — but swore off baby botox for good. "So not doing that again," she resolved.

Did She or Didn't She? Speculation Explodes over Possible Breast Enhancement

In July 2025, Biles set social media ablaze after posting sun-soaked bikini snaps from Belize, where she vacationed with husband Jonathan Owens, a safety for the Chicago Bears.

What fans noticed wasn't just the ocean view — it was her noticeably fuller chest. Suddenly, the question was everywhere: Did Biles get breast implants?

Dr. Ruthie, a cosmetic surgeon, didn't hold back in a now-viral video. "Looking at her photos, she most likely had [an] implant size of between 350 to 420 [...] and she most likely chose silicone implants [...] placed under the muscle," she observed.

Dr. Dino Mendez chimed in, "Her breasts look more full [sic], more round compared to previous pictures... It seems like it's pretty fresh... very likely a small implant was used... probably in the low 200cc range."

He also shared his thoughts about Biles's career decisions. "Typically, after breast augmentations, patients are able to regain full function and strength. However, for the GOAT of gymnastics, and an elite athlete like herself, I don't think she would take that risk before retiring from her career," he speculated.

A third surgeon agreed, echoing, "She has no body fat and wouldn't have enough to graft... Probably has a silicone augmentation... moderate plus or high profile implant... landed at being a solid C-cup."

Adding to the speculations about her career, she said, "It's probably something that Simone has been waiting to do for a very long time and unfortunately I guess it probably signifies that she's officially retired from the sport of gymnastics."

Fans React: Praise, Concern – and Retirement Rumors?

Reactions were swift and speculative. One concerned Instagram fan wrote, "Umm…I think it's obvious she did, but it's her life! I hope it doesn't affect her career?"

Another fan added, "So she really really retired. 😢 She looks amazing and confident."

A third, more wistful, posted on Facebook, "I'm guessing she officially retired!" So — is she done?

Out of the Arena and Into the Crowd: Simone Steps Back From Competition

At the 2025 U.S. Classic near Chicago, Biles made an appearance that raised eyebrows — this time not for her looks, but for her absence on the mat. She was there only as a spectator.

"I'm so happy that I was in the stands and not competing," she told Olympics.com. "It takes a mental toll on you as well as a physical toll."

When asked if she misses the thrill, Biles responded, "It's only been a year [...] I don't get up every day and think like, 'Oh, I wish I could flip.' I flipped for 22 years of my life, so being right side up is kind of nice."

Through every stage of fame, fire, and fierce speculation, Simone Biles has stayed true to herself. Whether confronting cruel body shaming, dabbling in beauty treatments, or quietly stepping back from gymnastics, her self-confidence remains intact.