RAFAEL NADAL (ESP 🇪🇸 ) [5]
Nadal made history at the Australian Open, becoming the first male tennis player to win 21 Grand Slam singles titles.
Nadal's passion and demeanor on-court were exhilarating for the audiences worldwide. "I can't thank enough all the support I received since I arrived here. You are just amazing. Thank you so much for all the love and support."
Nadal was outfitted in a red plum V-neck T-Shirt with white piping along the collar and sleeves and washed teal accents with matching shoes on-court. Post-match Rafa and team debuted his 21-victory tee that launched worldwide after his win.
DIEDE DE GROOT (NED 🇳🇱) [1]
Diede won her sixth Grand Slam singles title in a row, making an impressive streak since joining Nike last year. She followed up a stellar 2021 year in which she won all four singles Grand Slam titles, and three doubles Grand Slam titles. 2022 is looking promising!
NICK KYRGIOS (AUS 🇦🇺) [115]
Nick made waves at the Australian Open this year winning his first ever Grand Slam doubles title. He seized every opportunity to make a statement with his unconventional play style and unique tennis fashion. He constantly seeks to push the boundaries of the sport, raising crowds to frenzied levels during matches, and isn’t afraid to be his true self in a more traditional sport.
DYLAN ALCOTT (AUS 🇦🇺) [1]
Dylan's highlight was retiring as a legend of the tennis world. He truly has changed the game of wheelchair tennis, bringing media attention, fan viewership, and an inspiration to all athletes, not just those with disabilities.
Dylan won the 2022 Australian of the Year Award during the tournament which was a massive achievement.
DENIS SHAPOVALOV (CAN 🇨🇦) [12]
Denis came out swinging in the 2022 season, winning Canada’s first ATP Cup title before the Australian Open. Denis continued his success in the first Grand Slam of the year, posting an upset over the No. 3 seed, before coming just short in a 5-set thriller in the quarterfinal against Nadal.
AMANDA ANISIMOVA (USA 🇺🇸) [41]
By the time Amanda was 16, she was being compared to Maria Sharapova because of her market maturity and powerhouse game style. However, Amanda prefers to downplay these comparisons, instead hoping to pave her own path to success. At the Australian Open she had successful wins over top seeded players, including Naomi Osaka and Belinda Bencic. Amanda is considered by some to be one of the next superstars for American athletes.
TAYLOR FRITZ (USA 🇺🇸) [20]
The American made the second-week breakthrough in dramatic fashion on Saturday, in an epic 5-setter against the No. 4 seed.
Growing up, Taylor had plenty of reasons to be interested in tennis. Taylor’s parents were top ranked professional tennis players and he followed in their footsteps to become one of the rising American players on the ATP tour.
"Tennis is such a physically demanding sport, and it can be so rough on the body at the pro level,” Taylor told Men’s Journal. “You really have to do everything you can in the gym if you want to have a long career."
MADISON KEYS (USA 🇺🇸) [28]
Madison had a resurgence at the 2022 Australian Open, reaching the semifinal for the first time in four years at a Grand Slam. She's very vocal about prioritizing her mental health and having fun on the court. If she can be successful at enjoying the game, she is confident that the results will follow.
ARYNA SABALENKA (BLR 🇧🇾) [2]
Aryna was disappointed with her Australian Open results but aims to regroup for a quest for her first Gram Slam title in this season. She was outfitted in the Melbourne Collection, marked by its signature red colorway and asymmetric details. The collection draws its inspiration from the signature Windrunner jackets, and features asymmetrical strips of mesh in a nod to the iconic 80s design. Check out Aryna's Instagram unveiling here.
