Dress Like a French Open Champion With Wilson's Latest Tennis Gear

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Perfectly timed to the French Open, Wilson has unveiled a fresh take on the 'tenniscore' aesthetic with new clay court-inspired pieces that channel the late '90s, when Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, and Steffi Graf dominated the rankings. Equal parts practical and stylish, the twofold drop reimagines heritage silhouettes with a modern edge—bringing the brand's illustrious history with the game to life both on and off the court.
Since its founding in 1914, Wilson has built a legacy that spans generations of athletes and sports. Best known as the leading manufacturer of tennis racquets and balls, it's also the official supplier for NCAA basketball tournaments. 'Being a 111-year-old brand allows us the unique ability to pull from our own past and bring it to life in a new and iconic way,' says Joelle Michaeloff, Wilson's VP of design. 'If you look up what happened at this same time 26 years ago—you will find all sorts of cues that inspired this collection.' Take, for instance, bold color-blocking and piping that juxtaposes with the iconic terre battue (red clay) surface.
The pieces also are engineered to perform under the specific demands of playing on clay. 'The clay itself can be dusty and stain, so we make sure that is not an issue for our players,' Michaeloff continues. 'We also make sure everything is light and breathable, so you cannot see sweat, and our players do not get too hot even when things heat up on court. We carefully articulate seams and engineer ventilation, so it not only performs but looks beautiful.'
Ranging from $12 for socks to $128 for a dress, the assortment includes everything you could possibly need to play—hats, bags, you name it—created with vintage-inspired prints and high-tech fabrics built for elite-level hitting.
It's all in the details: think stealthy zippered pockets, skirts designed to hold both a phone and a tennis ball, and a sleek 'brami' that blurs the line between bra and camisole. As far as outerwear, there's a relaxed pullover and a waterproof zip-up jacket, perfect for layering pre- or post-match, weather be damned. 'We are constantly pushing innovation and then figuring out ways to disguise it by engineering each garment to look like you could hang out or go out in it,' Michaeloff adds.
Among other standout pieces is a dress worn on the court by Wilson player Marta Kostyuk herself, paired with new footwear she described as 'performing like a running shoe but helping me like a race car.' According to Michaeloff, Kostyuk plays an integral role in Wilson's design process: 'She gives excellent feedback that pushes us to make better products.' For all the aspiring pros, to quote the old saying: If the shoe fits…