Australian Open Fashion Breakdown. Naomi Osaka’s Runway. Sabalenka x Gucci. Best Kits So Far

It is the Grand Slam fashion episode. I am joined by Ian Mondul of 40 Love Tennis to break down the Australian Open fits that are actually moving the needle. We talk Naomi Osaka’s runway moment and why it is more tennis heritage than people think, Sabalenka’s new Gucci partnership, Musetti’s perfect Bottega era, and the brand-by-brand kit audit from Nike and Adidas to Wilson, New Balance, Lacoste, and more. Plus a quick detour into the heat drama from Sinner vs Eliot Spizzirri and why this match put Eliot on the map.

Links:

• 40Love on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fortylovetennis?igsh=ZG1na3d2ZjhvZm9k
• Off Season: Episode 1 - https://youtu.be/0U3F4CfUsh0?si=1LG59ziOx1V-mYfR 
• Hardcourt Newsletter - https://substack.com/@hardcourt?r=64928&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile&shareImageVariant=light
• Tim Henman on TNT - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTvXne_kZDo/?igsh=MWczbnRwNHEzNGN2OQ==

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Weather Check

02:29 Australian Open Day 7 Recap

03:24 Stan Wawrinka's Last Match

07:56 Naomi Osaka's Withdrawal

09:26 Elliot Spizzirri vs. Jannik Sinner

19:58 Australain Open Threads

22:22 Naomi Osaka's Runway

36:58 Embracing Individuality in Tennis Fashion

38:26 Luxury Collaborations: A New Era in Tennis

47:24 Brand by Brand break down

47:40 Nike & Adidas

55:27 New Balance and Yonex

01:01:03 Wilson

01:05:04 Lululemon and ASICS

01:10:43 Fila, Lacoste & ON

01:17:38 The Others - Jomo, Head, CP Company, Penguin

01:24:23 Our Favorite Outfits of the Tournament

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