The second Major of 2019 is on deck in the City of Lights and Nike’s athletes will take center stage in their own unique looks highlighted in skulls, bees and floral patterns. Highlighted by a unique Toile Print, here’s what Nike’s contenders will wear in France.
Spaniard Rafa Nadal will attempt to win an astonishing 12th title in Paris, while sporting the AeroReact Rafa Top in volt glow and light carbon, and the Flex Rafa Ace Short in light carbon and volt glow. The Spaniard loves bright colors and his footwear will be highlighted by Nike Air Zoom Cage 3 in volt glow, white and light carbon.
Featured on the Nike Team players, an eye-catching floral pattern will be seen on the Nike Men’s Challenger Print Crew in black with canyon gold and sail with canyon gold. The look will be completed with the Men’s Ace Flower Short 9″ in black and canyon gold. Look for Nick Kyrgios, Denis Shapovalov, Frances Tiafoe, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Karen Khachanov to wear this ensemble. Juan Martin del Potro will sport the same shorts but opt for the Summer Slam Flower Polo in black with canyon gold. Footwear options for Nike players in Paris will be the Air Zoom Cage 3, the Zoom Vapor X ,the Air Zoom Zero and the all-new Zoom Vapor X GLV. All these styles will be featured in canyon gold and black.
Stylish Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov will return to the toughest event in tennis by wearing the Men’s NikeCourt Polo in nightshade and canyon gold, which will be paired with the Summer Woven Short 9″ in team crimson and black. Dimitrov will wear a PE edition of the Vapor 9.
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On the ladies side, the women of NikeCourt will be showcased in equally impressive colors and patterns.
Continuing her quest for a 24th Major, Serena Williams is set to wear the Spring Player Dress in black and oxygen purple. The stunning floral design found on his piece is inspired by traditional French tapestries.
Current world No. 1 Naomi Osaka aims for third straight Grand Slam (and first as a Nike athlete) sporting the Player Print Top in sail and oxygen purple, which will be matched with the Summer Essential Skirt in black and oxygen purple. The Japanese star, who has captivated the hearts of fans around the world, will also wear the Air Zoom Zero in black, purple agate, white and hyper crimson.
Nike’s other athletes in Paris will be seen in different variations of the Player Print Top, the Summer Flower Flex Skirt and the Summer Flex Short. The likes of Simona Halep, Elina Svitolina, Sloane Stephens and Aryna Sabalenka will be seen in these latest pieces. Halep in particular will defend her French Open crown wearing the Player Print Top in black and oxygen purple and Summer Flower Flex Skirt in black and oxygen purple.
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The latest French Open collection for NikeCourt can be purchased at the following TennisWarehouse.com link or in Europe at TennisWarehouse-Europe.com.
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