Rafael Nadal's Historic Roland Garros T-Shirt Up for Auction

Rafael Nadal's Iconic Roland Garros T-Shirt Up for Auction

Nearly two decades ago, a teenage Rafael Nadal burst onto the global sporting scene with a remarkable run to his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros. Now, a piece of that historic triumph is available for purchase, but it comes with a hefty price tag.

In 2005, Nadal, seeded fourth in his Roland Garros debut, stunned the tennis world with a series of impressive victories. He defeated compatriot David Ferrer in the quarterfinals, overcame Roger Federer for the first time in a major semifinal, and on his 19th birthday, triumphed over unseeded Mariano Puerta in the final.

Beyond his exceptional tennis, Nadal also made a fashion statement with his attire. The green-patterned Nike T-shirt paired with long white pants became one of the most iconic outfits of his career.

Now, that very T-shirt is up for auction through Prestige Memorabilia, the leading tennis memorabilia auction house. The shirt is expected to fetch a six-figure sum, with bidding starting at $25,000.

This is the first time a Grand Slam-winning shirt has been offered for auction. Previous items sold by Prestige Memorabilia include Nadal's 2007 Roland Garros-winning racquet, which fetched $118,206.

Bidding for the T-shirt is open until August 4th at TheTennisAuction.com. Collectors can also bid on other memorabilia from tennis legends such as Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz.

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