Tennis

Taste of Tennis, a highly anticipated social event in the tennis world, made its grand return to Indian Wells this week. Hosted at the Hyatt Indian Wells Resort and Spa, the evening showcased a delectable culinary experience and a parade of stylish attire.Tennis stars graced the event, including Paula Badosa, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Qinwen Zheng, and Alexander Zverev. As they posed for the cameras, their fashion choices sparked conversations on social media. Badosa opted for an elegant all-white ensemble, complete with a Christian Dior bag adorned with butterflies and constellations. Zheng, Zverev, and Jakub Mensik also embraced the neutral palette with their cream-colored outfits.In contrast, Holger Rune and Liudmilla Samsonova opted for warmth and comfort, donning black puffer jackets. Bethanie Mattek-Sands, known for her bold fashion statements, turned heads with her Bottega Venetta bag in vibrant orange shearling. Tsitsipas added a touch of tennis flair with a shirt featuring a tropical tennis scene.Beyond the fashion, the evening offered a culinary extravaganza. Guests savored tuna crudo, ember-roasted purple yam, coconut ceviche, and shawarma-spiced lamb. The event also had a charitable component, with a commemorative painting auctioned for $5,000 to benefit Shay's Warriors, a cancer survivorship support organization.Taste of Tennis will continue its culinary and fashion journey at the Miami Open presented by Itau on March 18 at the JW Marriott Miami.

On Unveils Tennis-Specific Collection, Bringing Swiatek and Shelton's Kits to FansSwiss sportswear giant On is set to release its first tennis-specific collection in April, marking a significant milestone in its growing presence in the sport. The collection, developed in collaboration with world No. 1 Iga Swiatek and rising American star Ben Shelton, combines cutting-edge materials with thoughtful design to provide athletes with unparalleled comfort and freedom of movement.On's entry into the tennis world began a year ago with the signing of Swiatek and Shelton to head-to-toe deals. Since then, the players have provided valuable feedback to the brand, shaping the development of the new collection.The comprehensive collection includes 17 pieces of apparel and footwear, designed to transition seamlessly from on-court to off-court. From Shelton's pink-accented tank top to Swiatek's signature two-piece match outfits, the collection emphasizes sleek, modern designs that make a statement."The design and advanced technology not only enhance my comfort during matches but also empower me to perform at my best while feeling confident," said Swiatek.The collection will debut in Europe on April 1, 2024, and will be available online at On.com and in stores in North America on April 5.In addition to the tennis collection, On has also released THE ROGER Clubhouse Pro, its first on-court model designed for casual but competitive tennis players. The shoe combines the performance features of THE ROGER Pro with the heritage style of other "Roger" models."Tennis, padel, or even, dare I say it, pickleball," said Federer, describing the versatility of the Clubhouse Pro.THE ROGER Clubhouse Pro is now available at On.com and in stores and sports retailers worldwide.