The French Open gets underway tomorrow, when the game’s best will descend upon Roland Garros for a chance to bring home the coveted trophy from one of tennis’s most prestigious tournaments.
NikeCourt, the Swoosh’s fashion-forward tennis label, has created special collections for some of the elite that will take the court in Paris –from Rafa and Maria to Vika and Grigor Dmitrov — bold apparel and footwear that span fashionable performance pieces fit for on-court wear, tennis-inspired lifestyle gear that allows its wearer to live tennis 24/7, and training apparel that helps instill dominance before a match ever starts. The new collection features the cutting edge technology to help evolve the game, and the distinct style and flair befitting one of its majors.
Says Nike,
RAFA NADAL
The reigning champion will battle for an historic 10th title in Paris while wearing the Nike Challenger Premier Rafa Crew, Nike Gladiator 7” Printed Shorts and the Nike Lunar Ballistic shoe. His on-court performance wear features a blue gradient, which is a nod to Nadal’s favorite color when competing in Paris. When practicing, Nadal will don a NikeCourt French Stripe Tee and Nike Freestyle shorts.
GRIGOR DIMITROV
The dashing world No. 11 brings hunger, intensity and unmistakable style to the clay of Paris. He will compete in the Nike Advantage Dri-FIT Cool Polo and the Nike Gladiator 9” Printed Shorts. His footwear is the Nike Zoom Vapor Tour 9, customized on NIKEiD. During practice, Dimitrov will train in the NikeCourt French Stripe Tee and Nike Freestyle Shorts.
MARIA SHARAPOVA
The reigning champion of the French clay returns to Paris to defend her title wearing a dress that showcases the quintessentially French Breton stripe in a stylish and performance-driven silhouette.
VICTORIA AZARENKA
After missing the 2014 tournament in Paris due to an injury, Victoria Azarenka will take the court in 2015 in the Nike Advantage Dri-FIT Cool Tank paired with the Nike Victory Printed Skirt and Nike Zoom Cage 2.