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Australian Open Fashion Grades: Williams, Ivanovic, Wozniacki, Sharapova

January 18, 2013 by Lauren Smyczek

By Lauren Smyczek

Now that the Australian Open is in full force, it’s time to step back from the scorelines and enjoy the players’ on court fashions a bit, shall we?
Though tennis players are typically far more concerned with their job to win matches than with their outfits, the same won’t deny that it’s important to feel comfortable on court. Some of the top players even hand-pick their colors and styles with a team of experts, so let’s see what all the buzz is about at the start of the tennis season.
Maria Sharapova: The day dress is, to put it simply, underwhelming. The silhouette is a bit skimpy on top, and looks more like a slip than the finished product. The yellow (which looks a little green against the blue courts) and light gray combination is decidedly pretty.
However, Sharapova could have gone for a different hue more along the lines of her orange David Koma dress from the “Sugarpova” launch. That color would have stood its ground against the mighty azure blue of the Melbourne courts. (The Koma dress looked like an art deco mermaid goddess dress. Complete with fin-pleats on the hips. Stunning choice unlike this Nike dress.)
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Caroline Wozniacki: The young Dane continues her experimenting with Stella McCartney by adidas and she’s getting really close. From the tragic early days of McCartney’s tennis design, things are finally headed in the right direction. Though as a fashion aficionado, I have to admit that Stella McCartney is one of my favorite designers but her tennis/athletic line never quite resembled her ready-to-wear line. If it did, merchandise would be flying off the rack from popularity. If only McCartney herself were more involved with the tennis line design process … sigh.
This dress though is pretty, if maybe a little understated. The color sits nicely, but timidly, next to the blue courts. The pleats on the back are just the right touch though. And it’s good to see Wozniacki has gotten away from the likes of her 2010 look.
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Caroline Wozniacki at the 2013 Australian Open

Caroline Wozniacki in 2010

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Serena Williams: In charge as always, Serena’s purple and orange ensemble is strong — as in athletically strong. But the color combo is lacking pop and freshness. Serena looks lethal and beautiful no matter what she wears, but she practically blends right into the backdrop in the photo below. It’s like playing the female version of “Where’s Waldo?”
But be not dismayed, the orange shoes ensure us we won’t miss her, and they just might be stealing the show here.
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Venus Williams: Venus never disappoints with the extravagance of her on court clothing choices, and this outfit from her own Eleven line is mature. Her hair though is what really caught my attention, with the streaks perfectly matching the watercolor design of her dress.
Overall, however, the ensemble is lacking the energy of what you expect from a brand new 2013 season that the Australian Open offers, and it looks more like an off-court summer dress. But this is definitely a grown-up Venus and that’s refreshing. And her necklace is really lovely. She has a lot of poise and grace out there, and the ensembles are living up to that.
A

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Agnieszka Radwanska: The Polish beauty went for a fairly strong color, but the silhouette proved to be quite boring. She is fresh-faced, has a flawless figure, and could probably pull of just about anything. How about some risk-taking once in a while, Lotto?
B

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Ana Ivanovic: Just stunning. But she would look good wearing a brown sack. The yellow and light gray combination isn’t that interesting though, and as you can see, too many players are wearing lemon yellow. I wish she had chosen a color that played with the color of the courts more rather than outright fighting the blue. She epitomizes the balance between ultra-feminine and incredibly athletic. Yet I wish adidas would put her in something by Stella McCartney.
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Filed Under: Lauren Smyczek, Lead Story Tagged With: adidas tennis, Agnieszka Radwanska, Ana Ivanovic, Australian Open tennis fashion, Caroline Wozniacki, Lotto tennis, Maria Sharapova, nike tennis, on court tennis fashion, Serena Williams, Venus Williams

Video: Wozniacki, Robson, Kirilenko play on mirrored court for adidas launch

January 13, 2013 by tennisbloggers

January 13, 2013 — Prior to the start of the Australian Open, WTA players Caroline Wozniacki, Laura Robson and Maria Kirilenko took part in the launch of the adidas by Stella McCartney tennis collection by playing on a a very unique surface — a mirrored court!

Laura Robson, Caroline Wozniacki and Maria Kirilenko play on a mirrored court for the adidas launch

To globally launch the collection and bring to life its core benefits of style and performance functionality, adidas ambassadors Wozniacki, Kirilenko and Robson played tennis in an environment like no other – the world’s first mirror court. At 11.4m long x 8.5m wide x 3m high, the court offered a living kaleidoscope of moving reflections.
The range will be worn by these ladies (and injured fellow WTA player, Andrea Petkovic) during the 2013 Grand Slams, showcasing its leading design qualities, standout aesthetic and performance functionality.

“I always play better when I feel good, that is very important to me,” says Caroline Wozniacki. “The new adidas by Stella McCartney barricade range makes me feel secure and comfortable on court. The bright color blocking and advanced technology presented in each item I’m wearing gives me the confidence to focus solely on my own performance on court.”
Inspired by the ready to wear collection, the range plays on Stella McCartney’s use of feminine lines that flatter and enhance the female form on court. Prices range from $80 for the adidas by Stella McCartney barricade Tank and Skirt which Andrea Petkovic and other players will wear; $150 for Caroline’s Wozniacki’s Dress, and $180 for the adidas adipower barricade footwear.

Below is the video from the event, where the three ladies hit around on the mirrored court and talk about the importance of a good and flirty fit while playing on the tennis court!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RAZrRUXRmd8
(Video courtesy of adidas tennis)

Filed Under: Lead Story Tagged With: adidas by stella mccartney, adidas tennis, Australian Open, Caroline Wozniacki, Laura Robson, Maria Kirilenko, tennis fashion

Behind the Scenes: Launch of adidas by Stella McCartney with Wozniacki, Petkovic

January 11, 2013 by tennisbloggers

Caroline Wozniacki and Andrea Petkovic shooting in Monaco for adidas by Stella McCartney

January 11, 2013 — Adidas’ popular barricade tennis line is taking new inspiration from designer Stella McCartney and will be accompanying the launch with a fan competition which runs from the 14th-27th January on the adidas Women’s Instagram page. The debut of her collection at the year’s first Slam at the Australian Open is only the first chapter of the 2013 adidas women’s campaign to be launched in March.
WTA pro Caroline Wozniacki was already wearing Stella’s exclusive adidas line, but the expansion into the barricade collection will include new designs for fellow adidas-sponsored players like Andrea Petkovic, Laura Robson and Maria Kirilenko.
Last month, we hinted at what the adidas ladies could be wearing for the Australian and French Opens, and it has now been confirmed with these beautiful-captured behind the scenes photos and video of the line. (Full gallery at bottom.)
Comprised of structured dresses and separates, the adidas by Stella McCartney barricade range comes in a palette of yellow, blue and white, with accents of silver and grey. Highlights of the collection include a tank and skirt combination as well as the all-in-one dress in white and run yellow for the Australian Open, and white and legend blue for the French Open, with feminine color blocking and sharp pleats.
The launch would not be complete without a competition. So the good folks at adidas tennis are running an accompanying contest for the duration of the Australian Open, which begins on January 14th. The competition asks you to capture your adidas tennis look for a chance to win some of the new kit, so stay tuned to their Instagram page!
Check out the full video teaser and gallery of behind the scenes footage below!

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(Photos and video courtesy of adidas tennis)

Filed Under: Lead Story, Romi Cvitkovic Tagged With: adidas barricade clothes, adidas by stella mccartney, adidas tennis, Andrea Petkovic, Australian Open, Caroline Wozniacki, Laura Robson, Maria Kirilenko, tennis clothing

Adidas, Nike tennis outfits for US Open 2012 with Federer, Ivanovic, Sharapova and others

August 27, 2012 by tennisbloggers

By Romi Cvitkovic

The US Open is underway and the top players are on fire — not only with their games, but also their on-court tennis apparel. Curious about what your favorite players are wearing and where to buy it? Well, wonder no more and check out this year’s US Open Nike and adidas tennis outfits for both men and women. Serve it up!

NIKE

Top women’s seed Victoria Azarenka is sporting Nike’s Volt Graphic Tank and flirty Black Flounce skirt. The tank design is just the right amount of flashy, and the fit is one of the best this season.

Na Li is pretty in pink in this Liquid Pink Jersey shirt and White Pleated skirt by Nike. A little more conservative with a dash of detailed stitches.

Maria Sharapova has been on tour for more than eleven years and her outfits are always stunning. This year, she’s flaunting Nike’s Back Court Day dress and Back Court Night dress. The day dress scores, but black on a slender and tall Sharapova seems counter intuitive. The Spiderman-esque matrix in gold on the back of the night dress is quite an intense contrast.

Nike has spiced up the normal white tank for Petra Kvitova and given her strategically-placed pleats with their Statement Pleated tank and mutli-colored Pleated skirt.

Nike has kept it solid and mostly simple for Roger Federer, dressing him in University Blue Hard Court crew tee for day, and collared Obsidian Hard Court Polo for night. What is of note is that the typically-collared Federer will be sporting no collar during his day matches. It seems they are keeping the same setup as last year.

The always unpredictable Serena Williams is giving us punches of color in her’ Statement Pleated dress in Fireberry for day and in Obsidian/Volt for night. Interesting color to highlight … there.

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adidas

Ana Ivanovic, as well as good friend Sorana Cirstea, are both sporting the spunky adiZero dress in Lime. Note: you must be tall, tan and beautiful in order for this to look fab on you.

Scot Andy Murray in equipped in his typical Barricade line but with a bit more edge as seen in the Urban Sky/Bright Gold details here. It is like a kaleidoscope?

Spaniard Fernando Verdasco complements the adiZero dress in his own adiZero Crew tee in Lime. Why the screaming colors always, adidas?

adidas keeps Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in their collared adiZero Theme Polo shirt in Dark Blue and does a nice job with light blue and orange accents.

Stella McCartney always dresses up Caroline Wozniacki in something questionable in photos that turns out great on Wozniacki herself, so I will reserve my comments. Stella McCartney Performance Rose Tan/Black mesh dress.

Filed Under: Lead Story, Romi Cvitkovic Tagged With: adidas tennis, Ana Ivanovic, Caroline Wozniacki, Fernando Verdasco, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Maria Sharapova, Na Li, nike tennis, Petra Kvitova, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Sorana Cirstea, us open 2012 outfits

Adidas tennis fashions for Roland Garros with Verdasco, Ivanovic, Rus and others

May 24, 2012 by tennisbloggers

By Romana Cvitkovic

Just in time for the tennis season’s second Slam of the year, the adidas team has revealed the fashions that will be on display at Roland Garros for their top athletes, including Ana Ivanovic, Fernando Verdasco, Andy Murray, Gilles Simon and their youngest sensation, 21-year-old Arantxa Rus from Holland.
A few things of note:
1. I like lime and I like orange, but I’m not fully sold on the combination for Ana Ivanovic’s dress. Even with the red clay, it might be an eye sore…
2. Fernando Verdasco’s face in his second photo below is absolutely priceless. Compare that with the first saucy photo, and I laugh every time I see it. But somehow both are fitting for his personality.
3. Arantxa Rus looks like a mini-Wozniacki in these photos, but I love the air around her as a player. Great potential, and the yellow and  blue kit combination with the ruffled tank works. I also LOVE the accents on her shoes.
4. Andy Murray, is that you? Looking more like a gladiator than a tennis player, he doesn’t have a knack for posing. While I like the orange shorts, the grey color seems a bit too muted on him.
5. Andrea Petkovic, oh, how I miss you … already. Skipping Roland Garros to nurse an injury, her blue and orange kit will probably be worn by Maria Kirilenko among others, but the German’s fire will be missed in Paris.
6. Gilles Simon’s baby blue collared shirt looks more fitting for Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, but I’ll let it slide because of the Frenchie smile.
All in all, the kits and colors look great and I’m excited to see them on the red clay of Roland Garros. For larger higher quality photos, click on the photos to expand.

Ana Ivanovic

Ana Ivanovic

Fernando Verdasco

Fernando Verdasco

Arantxa Rus

Arantxa Rus

Andy Murray, is that you?

Andy Murray

Andrea Petkovic

Andrea Petkovic

Gilles Simon

Gilles Simon

(photos courtesy of adidas tennis)

Filed Under: Lead Story, Romi Cvitkovic Tagged With: adidas tennis, Ana Ivanovic, Andrea Petkovic, Andy Murray, Arantxa Rus, Fernando Verdasco, French Open, Gilles Simon, Roland Garros, tennis clothes, tennis fashion, tennis kits

Daniela Hantuchova on beating Martina Hingis, her love for tennis and partying with Roger Federer

May 10, 2012 by tennisbloggers

Daniela Hantuchova is considered by many to be a veteran of the women’s WTA Tour in tennis. But at only 29 years old, the striking Slovakian beauty still has years left of passion for the sport. Looking chic and casual, Dani took time out of her schedule during a recent stop in Germany to answer a few questions from Tennis Grandstand. She shared her most memorable moment on court where she defeated Martina Hingis, her love for tennis and the three tennis players she would most want to party with.
After receiving the “Newcomer of the Year” award from the WTA Tour back in 2001, twelve years later, Dani is still solidly in the top 20. She has reached two doubles slam finals at the Australian and French Opens and is only the fifth women in history to win the mixed doubles championship at all four grand slams. Her first mixed doubles win came at the tender age of 18 and she won her most recent singles title in February at Pattaya City. Clearly, age doesn’t matter to a champion.
With the tennis world recently having seen a resurgence of the veterans on the women’s tour sweeping the grand slams, it is perhaps Dani’s turn for her own singles title-winning two weeks at a slam. Only time will tell, but in the meantime, enjoy the video below as she answers questions about her most memorable moment on court, her love and dedication to tennis and the three players she most wants to party with. Hint: one is Swiss, one is Polish and one is Danish! 

(video via adidas tennis)

Filed Under: Lead Story, Romi Cvitkovic Tagged With: adidas tennis, Caroline Wozniacki, Daniela Hantuchova, Martina Hingis, Roger Federer, tennis interviews, wta tennis

Win an Adidas Shirt Autographed by Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

March 1, 2012 by tennisbloggers


In celebration of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga’s ascension to the top five in the ATP World Tour rankings for the first time in his career, Tennis Grandstand has teamed up with adidas to give away TWO signed Tsonga adidas shirts to lucky fans!
Are you the ultimate Tsonga fan and want a piece of tennis royalty? Well, this is your chance! Tsonga will take part in an adidas photoshoot at the start of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California next week where he’ll have the opportunity to answer two questions from Tennis Grandstand fans! Questions will be chosen from the comments section below and he’ll answer your questions on video! We’ll then post the video after the photoshoot for all of you to enjoy.
All you have to do to win a signed shirt is comment below with the question you would most like to ask Jo! Only questions (and not comments) for Jo will qualify you to win a signed shirt, and please submit no more than two questions per person. Be creative, be funny, be intriguing!
The contest is open now and will run until Monday, March 5th at 7PM EST. Kindly remember to provide a contact email address with your comment as we will notify the two winners by email.
Get the word out and get thinking on what you would want to ask Jo!
 

Filed Under: Lead Story, Romi Cvitkovic Tagged With: adidas tennis, ATP Tennis, ATP World Tour, autographed shirt, BNP Paribas Open, Indian Wells, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, signed shirt, tennis fans, tennis grandstand

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