The Happy Slam is already around the corner! On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic will be once again the huge favorite, but the women’s draw is open than ever: all four of the top-ranked have withdrawn from tournaments they entered this week due to injury.
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A trip down memory lane:
Australian Open trivia
The tragedy of Daphne Akhurst
The Norman Brookes Challenge Cup
1960 Australian Open: Neale Feaser, a costly volley
1960: first Grand Slam title for Rod Laver
1960-63 Australian Open: Jan Lehane four time runner-up
1974 Australian Open: Jimmy Connors first Grand Slam title
1975: John Newcombe defeats Jimmy Connors
1981: First Australian Open title for Martina Navratilova
1983: Mats Wilander defeats Ivan Lendl
1984: Mats Wilander defeats Kevin Curren
1985: Edberg wins in Australia and Sweden changes look
1987-1988 Swedes spoil the party
1987: Stefan Edberg defeats Pat Cash
January 11, 1988: first day of play at Flinders Park
1988: Mats Wilander defeats Pat Cash
1990: John McEnroe disqualified!
1990: Ivan Lendl’s last Grand Slam title
1991: Monica Seles first Australian Open title
1994: First Australian Open title for Pete Sampras
1995: Mary Pierce defeats Arantxa Sanchez Vicario
1995 QF: Pete Sampras emotional comeback win over Jim Courier
1995: Andre Agassi defeats Pete Sampras, wins first Australian Open title
1996 Australian Open: Mark Philippoussis defeats Pete Sampras in the 3rd round
Impressions from the 1996 Australian Open: Monica Seles and Boris Becker last Grand Slam titles, Stefan Edberg last appearance in Australia
1997 Australian Open: Pete Sampras defeats Carlos Moya
2001 Australian Open: Pat’s last chance
2001 Australian Open final: Andre Agassi defeats Arnaud Clément
2002: Capriati scripts a stunning sequel in Australia
2003 Australian Open: last Grand Slam title for Agassi
2009 Australian Open: Rafael Nadal defeats Roger Federer
Recap:
Fashion and gear:
Polls:
Who will be the 2016 Australian Open champion?
- Novak Djokovic (45%, 66 Votes)
- Roger Federer (22%, 32 Votes)
- Andy Murray (9%, 13 Votes)
- Rafael Nadal (9%, 13 Votes)
- Stan Wawrinka (7%, 10 Votes)
- Other (3%, 5 Votes)
- Kei Nishikori (3%, 4 Votes)
- Tomas Berdych (2%, 3 Votes)
- Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (1%, 1 Votes)
- David Ferrer (0%, 0 Votes)
- Richard Gasquet (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 147
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- Serena Williams (38%, 41 Votes)
- Maria Sharapova (22%, 24 Votes)
- Other (14%, 15 Votes)
- Garbine Muguruza (9%, 10 Votes)
- Agnieszka Radwanska (7%, 8 Votes)
- Angelique Kerber (5%, 5 Votes)
- Simona Halep (2%, 2 Votes)
- Karolina Pliskova (1%, 1 Votes)
- Petra Kvitova (1%, 1 Votes)
- Venus Williams (0%, 0 Votes)
- Timea Bacsinszky (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 107
Loading ...A few players signed new clothing deals during the off season, the most notable is Tomas Berdych who switched from H&M to adidas. Does that mean no more wacky outfits for Tomas? I’m eager to know if the Swedish brand will sign another player or stop the experiment there.
New year new gear. Looking forward to a partnership with one of the greatest sports companies of all time – Adidas pic.twitter.com/jDj2dphAEz
— Tomáš Berdych (@tomasberdych) January 5, 2016
Lacoste has lost 3 top players: John Isner signed with Fila, David Goffin joined asics, and although nothing has been announced yet, it seems Timea Bacsinszky moved to asics too.
Welcome to the FILA family, @JohnIsner! https://t.co/SPSjyl0v2p #TeamFila pic.twitter.com/NqxH2F2lBD
— Fila Tennis (@FilaTennis) January 5, 2016
New year, new partner on the court. ASICS. Ready for new challenges. #asicstennis @ASICSTennis pic.twitter.com/DM7L7MlPcT
— David Goffin (@David__Goffin) January 2, 2016
Another new asics recruit is Julia Goerges, who left Fila.
I am very happy to announce my new partnership with @ASICSTennis @ASICSeurope @ASICSamerica #teamjule pic.twitter.com/F1NqPiBZtv
— Jule Goerges (@juliagoerges) January 3, 2016
And Elina Svitolina – a previous ellesse ambassador – announced her signing with Nike on Instagram:
To celebrate Serena Williams’ phenomenal season, NikeCourt introduces the “Greatness Collection.”
The Greatness Collection features three footwear silhouettes: the NikeCourt Flare, NikeCourt Air Max 1 Ultra and NikeCourt Roshe LD-1000. Each shoe features a juxtaposition of Nike Safari and marble prints.
Serena will wear the Greatness Collection’s NikeCourt Flare when competing in New York.
To complement her on-court look, Serena will sport the NikeCourt Bomber Jacket.
The jacket includes the Serena Williams logo on the center back and her signature quote, “You are strong, powerful and beautiful,” is printed on the sockliner of the shoes and the inside lining of the jacket.
The Greatness Collection is available beginning August 27 at select NikeLab stores and on nike.com/nikelab.
Tennis legends and up-and-coming players met on the street-turned-court in Manhattan to celebrate the 20 years of the Guerilla Tennis commercial featuring archivals Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras.
#tbt Hard to believe it has been over 20 years since Pistol and Andre Agassi pulled this off. Nike Tennis is coming 8.24 on Nike_NYC snapchat to #stealtheshow
Posted by Pete Sampras on jeudi 20 août 2015
Check out the video and a few pictures below:
Serena, Rafa, Maria and Roger enjoying the action:
Eugenie Bouchard will compete in the Nike Slam Printed Breathe Tank and Nike Victory Breathe Skirt:
Grigor Dimitrov will pair the Nike Advantage Breathe Polo with the Nike Gladiator Breathe 11” Short:
The Fall 2015 NikeCourt collection is now available on nike.com/nikecourt
Stay tuned for pictures of Nike day outfits and follow our 2015 US Open coverage.
