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A-list celebrities gather at a celebrity party ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris… and tennis appears to be on the agenda

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Ace: Zendaya shines in a custom black Louis Vuitton sparkly gown at a pre-Olympics party
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Zendaya was clearly gunning for Olympic fashion gold ahead of the opening ceremony in Paris.

Held to celebrate the Games, the event appeared to have an unofficial tennis theme.

Zendaya, who sparkled in a custom-made black shimmering Louis Vuitton gown, produced and starred in the tennis film Challengers this year.

Presiding over the hearing was Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, 74, a tennis fanatic who scored a first by inviting champion Novak Djokovic, 37, to the celebrity bash, along with multiple Grand Slam winner Serena Williams, 42.

Wimbledon regular Mick Jagger, 81, made a good match with girlfriend Melanie Hamrick, 37, while other celebrities at Thursday’s Prelude to the Olympics event, organised by fashion house Louis Vuitton and co-sponsored by Vogue, included actress Charlize Theron, 48, directors Steven Spielberg, 77, Spike Lee, 67, and Baz Luhrmann, 61, and singer Pharrell Williams, 51.

Ace: Zendaya shines in a custom black Louis Vuitton sparkly gown at a pre-Olympics party

Groundbreaking: Zendaya produced and starred in the tennis movie Challengers this year

Groundbreaking: Zendaya produced and starred in the tennis movie Challengers this year

Zendaya was all smiles as she joined Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu's party.

Zendaya was all smiles as she joined Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu’s party.

Anna Wintour, 74, editor-in-chief of Vogue and a big tennis fan, with director Baz Luhrmann

Anna Wintour, 74, editor-in-chief of Vogue and a big tennis fan, with director Baz Luhrmann

The couple was joined by stylish South African singer-songwriter Tyla.

The couple was joined by stylish South African singer-songwriter Tyla.

The Vogue editor was later seen chatting intensely with American basketball player LeBron James.

The Vogue editor was later seen chatting intensely with American basketball player LeBron James.

Ms Wintour, who is also a regular in the Wimbledon stands, said: “Sports stars are the new superstars.”

He added that he was looking forward to seeing Djokovic and Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz play at the Olympics.

Their highly anticipated match comes after Alcarez beat Djokovic in the men’s final earlier this month.

Luxury goods firm LVMH, which owns Louis Vuitton, has reportedly spent £150m investing in many of the non-sporting aspects of the Olympics.

Their firms have designed the outfits that French athletes will wear at the opening ceremony, as well as sponsoring the Olympic torch relay and creating the medals that the athletes will receive.

Paint it black: Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger and his long-time girlfriend Melanie Hamrick

Paint it black: Rolling Stones legend Mick Jagger and his long-time girlfriend Melanie Hamrick

Game, set and match: Charlize Theron proves she's on top of fashion with her Olympic goddess look

Game, set and match: Charlize Theron proves she’s on top of fashion with her Olympic goddess look

The actress paired her pre-party outfit with a gold-embellished clutch.

The actress paired her pre-party outfit with a gold-embellished clutch.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic shares a laugh with female legend Serena Williams and American film director Spike Lee

Tennis star Novak Djokovic shares a laugh with female legend Serena Williams and American film director Spike Lee

Snoop Dogg and Steven Spielberg added to the first-class atmosphere of the glamorous party

Snoop Dogg and Steven Spielberg added to the first-class atmosphere of the glamorous party

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