The Council of Fashion Designers of America, CFDA, has named the legendary tennis player Serena Williams a fashion icon.

Williams was awarded the title on Monday at a ceremony in New York. Fashion mogul and television star Kim Kardashian made the presentation.

In her response, the tennis icon said “I explored fashion and style as a way to distinguish myself,” and added, “In many ways for me, the tennis courts became my runway.”

The 23-time Grand Slam champion created history as she is the first athlete to win the award. Previous award recipients include Beyoncé, Zendaya, and Rihanna.