The best Australian Open 2026 looks Iconic outfits between tennis and fashion
The aesthetic evolution of tennis has entered a new chapter during the 2026 edition of the Australian Open. The season’s first Grand Slam has long been a playground for brands, free to experiment more boldly than at other tournaments bound by stricter conventions. As a result, we’ve seen striking color combinations and patterns that either evoke futuristic visions or pay homage to the past.
Lorenzo Musetti - Asics
While with Jasmine Paolini's asics kit leaned into fluorescent tones with a monochrome look, Lorenzo Musetti sported a softer palette. A light blue shirt featuring gradient streaks in a deeper shade—mirrored in the logo and shorts—sets the tone. The standout styling details include a matching arm sleeve that echoes the same pattern, alongside a headband perfectly aligned with the shirt’s hue.
Venus Williams - Lacoste
Appearances by Venus Williams at Grand Slams are becoming increasingly rare, largely due to age—but her fashion game remains flawless. After opting for a total white ERL look at the 2025 US Open, Venus returned to Lacoste for the Australian Open. She wore a navy blue sleeveless dress embellished with a pleated skirt and her signature visor in singles, while in doubles with Ekaterina Alexandrova she switched to an inverted colorway (white with navy blue accents).
Mattia Bellucci - C.P. Company
Following its Wimbledon debut, C.P. Company returned to dress Mattia Bellucci at a Grand Slam. Although the Italian player was eliminated by Casper Ruud in the first round, his outfit by the Italian brand did not go unnoticed—evoking nostalgic memories of the Andre Agassi era.
Naomi Osaka - Nike
Naomi Osaka stole the spotlight with the look she debuted at the tournament: a veil-trimmed hat paired with a parasol and a jagged-edge skirt, all in pristine white and created in collaboration with designer Robert Wun. A fashion moment destined to define the 2026 Australian Open—so impactful it overshadowed her on-court kit in multiple shades of blue with white fabric inserts.
Francis Tiafoe - lululemon
Blue and green splashes scattered across an all-white kit using a spray-paint effect to evoke the energy and motion of a tennis ball mid-rally. This is the pattern lululemon designed for Francis Tiafoe—an outfit that pays tribute to his roots by celebrating the heritage of Sierra Leone.
Reilly Opelka - Sease
One of the biggest surprises of this Australian Open is Reilly Opelka’s signing with Sease. The premium lifestyle brand founded by Franco and Giacomo Loro Piana made its tennis debut with a collection featuring a cap, shirt, and shorts in brown with orange accents. The kit bears some resemblance to Nike’s designs for Jannik Sinner, but unlike the Italian’s looks, it aligns seamlessly with Opelka’s rugged, untamed aesthetic.
Carlos Alcaraz - Nike
If Nike underdelivered with Jannik Sinner, the opposite can be said for Carlos Alcaraz’s looks. The Swoosh drew inspiration from the archives, reviving the neon green shirt worn by Rafa Nadal in 2012 and reimagining it through a contemporary lens. A sleeveless kit that highlights the Spaniard’s physique, offered either in a solid colorway or in a green, white, and black combo.
Ben Shelton - On
Ben Shelton’s run came to an end in the quarterfinals, with his match against Jannik Sinner marking the last time he sported his On kit. The outfit features a dotted pattern in layered tonal shades, creating a gradient effect that transitions from a darker concentration across the shoulders into a solid color toward the lower half, seamlessly connecting with the shorts.
Coco Gauff - New Balance
Coco Gauff is unlikely to fondly remember her match against Elina Svitolina, which ended in a straight-sets defeat in under an hour and culminated in an emotional outburst during which she smashed her racket repeatedly against the court. Still, the match gave us a closer look at her monochrome orange kit by New Balance—a far more striking option compared to the lilac version seen in earlier rounds.
