May 1st, 2013 by John K.
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The world’s greatest tennis athletes are gearing up for the 2013 French Open as it beings later in May, and Nike’s got a great collection of footwear for its star athletes to wear when they step foot on the legendary clay courts. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Juan Martin del Potro, Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Li Na, and Victoria Azarenka will be outfitted in some of Nike’s best footwear silhouettes like the Nike Zoom Vapor Tour 9, Nike Air Max Courtballistec 4.3, and Nike Air Max Cage. We’ve got a gallery of all the Nike Tennis French Open 2013 Footwear below so take a look and stay tuned for this grand event to begin on May 26th.
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January 18th, 2012 by Aaron Hope
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It only happens a few times each year, so you know when Sneaker News turns our attention to cutting edge tennis shoes, we’re getting close to a Grand Slam event. The Australian Open is the first of the four major tournaments each year, and Nike’s sending two of the top three men, two of the top five ladies and two up and comers in fresh new gear. Arguable GOAT and four-time Aussie winner Roger Federer gets a Swiss-style kit along with neon accents on his Nike Zoom Vapor Tour 9, while arch nemesis Rafael Nadal opts for green on his shirt but more of a focus on bright blue with the latest Air Max Courtballistec 4.3. Young Croation Bernard Tomic proved with his upset of the 22 seed in Round 1 that he’s deserving of recognition if not yet a signature sneaker, as is the case for ladies 5-seed Na Li. Nike keeps the WMNS side on equal footing thanks to a new Air Max Mirabella 3 for Serena Williams along with Maria Sharapova’s Lunar Speed 3 lowtops. Click through to check out the entire collection and let us know who your money’s on down under.
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September 10th, 2011 by John K.
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#2 Seed Rafael Nadal is on a mission to defend his U.S. Open Title, and coming out on top might mean re-capturing that #1 seed from Djokovic. Nadal, who already won a Major at Roland Garros and was the runner-up at Wimbledon, will likely face #1 ranked Novak Djokovic or #3 ranked friendly nemesis Roger Federer in a dream-scenario Final at the Open. While we already know what gear Nadal will be wearing (the Air Max Courtballistec 3.3), here’s an advanced look at next year’s gear – the Nike Air Max Courtballistec 4.3. It features the same cage-ventilated DragOn 2X upper with a lightweight Hyperfuse-like material by the Swoosh – all supported by Max Air and Lunarlon cushioning. Continue reading for further detailed look at the Courtballistec 4.3 and the accompanying Nadal Polo and let us know what you think. via CK.
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June 14th, 2011 by Aaron Hope
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Will Rafael Nadal become a three-time Wimbledon champion this year? We’ll find out in a few weeks, but thanks to Nike Tennis‘ London Collection 2011, we already have a good idea of what Rafa will be wearing in defense of his grass court grand slam championship. Nadal will be seen in an uncharacteristically conservative kit this time around, a traditional white base with simple blue accents that’s in step with both the All England Club’s heritage and current fashion leanings. Nadal’s polo, shorts and headband all match a new Nike Air Max Courtballistec 3.3. Click through to see images of Rafa’s clothing and kicks and let us know how they compare to rival Roger Federer’s.
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May 2nd, 2011 by John K.
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The 2011 French Open is gearing up for a launch on May 22nd at the legendary Roland Garros Stadium, and you already know Nike’s best tennis athletes will be clad with the latest in performance technology. Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova, and Serena Williams all look for clay-court glory and they’ll certainly look the part of winners with the 2011 kits by Nike. Nadal, the defending singles champion, will be wearing the Nike Air Max Courtballistec 3.3 while Federer will wear the Nike Lunar Vapor Tour 8. On the women’s side, Maria Sharapova will ride the Nike Lunarlon Speed 3 while Serena Williams, the reigning doubles champion, will wear the Nike Air Max Mirabella 3. Check out the entire 2011 French Open Footwear Lookbook below and prepare for some great tennis action come May 22nd.
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April 15th, 2011 by John K.
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Grass or clay, it doesn’t matter. Nadal is THAT dude. Currently ranked number one in the world, Nadal is looking to further engrave himself into tennis history this season while wearing the Nike Air Max Courtballistec 3.3 in a stunning White/Gridiron-Green Apple-True Yellow colorway. The Courtballistec 3.3 features a Drag On upper for supreme stability, LunarLon cushioning for a springy yet shock-absorbing support, an off-center lacing system for a lock-down fit, and just a sweet design that would make Jon McEnroe and the Air Trainer 1 a proud papa. Will we see a tennis-ball like colorway, similar to the Air Max Courtballistec 2.2 from last year? These have begun to hit retailers like CitySole so take a look below (these look sweet for casual wear) and pick up a pair now on eBay.
Nike Air Max Courtballistec 3.3
White/Gridiron-Green Apple-True Yellow
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