Tennis
The Budding Rivalry of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner
“A person’s tennis,” John McPhee writes in “Levels of the Game,” from 1969, “begins with his nature and background and comes out through his motor mechanisms into shot patterns...
Taylor Fritz Stars in Boss Fall Campaign for First Time
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for Taylor Fritz. The number-one ranked U.S. tennis player just lost his last two matches: the National Bank Open in Toronto to...
New Balance Reveals U.S. Open Shoe Collection Featuring Coco Gauff’s CG2 and More Styles
New Balance is prepping for the U.S. Open. The athletic brand has unveiled a footwear collection for the tennis tournament featuring Coco Gauff‘s CG2 signature sneaker and more court-ready...
Padel Expands Into the U.S.: Will the Sport’s Social Power Create the Next Must-have Court Shoe?
Make room, pickleball. Padel, a new racquet sport that originated in Mexico and is popular among Europeans, is making its name in the U.S. Typically played as doubles within...
Taylor Fritz to Front New Palm Tree Crew x Head Collection
Palm Tree Crew, a live entertainment, lifestyle and hospitality brand cofounded by Kygo and Myles Shear, is collaborating with Head Tennis on a capsule collection that will feature Taylor...
Jannik Sinner Wins Wimbledon in Nike’s GP Challenge 1 Premium Tennis Shoes
Jannik Sinner clinched his first Wimbledon title on Sunday in a clean, all-white Nike kit punctuated by the GP Challenge 1 Premium — the performance-forward sneaker that’s quickly becoming...
At Wimbledon, Fashion Matters Just Much as Tennis
LONDON — Wimbledon has reached new heights this year with its young, high-profile players transforming into stars beyond the tennis court — with help from fashion and luxury brands. ...
Why Wimbledon Has the Most Stylish Crowds on the Planet
“I was surprised to see that the atmosphere isn’t stiff,” agreed the fashion writer and brand consultant Zach Weiss, “which I think I was sort of expecting with all...
Blue Nile Just Released Mini Half Tennis Bracelets That Give the Timeless Jewelry Staple a Modern Edge
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. There’s no piece of jewelry more enduring or...
EXCLUSIVE: Ellesse Returns to the U.S. With Revamped Identity and New Licensee
MILAN – Ellesse is coming back Stateside. The Italian sportswear brand owned by Pentland Brands in the U.K. since 1993 has signed a multiyear licensing agreement with The Iconic...
