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“I think we’ve seen that tennis has come back and had a bit of a moment over the last couple of years where it’s almost like its own fashion category. It’s the tennis look,” Jessica Pegula, the top ranked American woman in singles, recently told WWD.
Fashion and tennis are certainly linked, and with the U.S. Open just days away, fresh trends that pay homage to the sport, along with looks that have an easy, late-summer style, will be hitting the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in droves.
From tenniscore to tennis whites, athleisure and more, WWD breaks down the trends that will pop up at the final Grand Slam of the season.
Tenniscore
Morgan Riddle
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Over the course of the last several years, tennis has inspired a fashion movement. “Tenniscore is in,” Morgan Riddle told WWD in May 2024. Indeed, the sport has managed to inspire a new take on fan dress codes, from racquet motifs to tennis dress-inspired silhouettes and more.
Riddle, a longtime attendee of tennis tournaments and grand slams, showcased how tenniscore can be styled with a preppy edge at the 2025 edition of the U.S. Open in September of that year. A structured minidress with a white button-down worn underneath, a tie and racquet motif merged the preppy energy of the sport with symbols for a wholly tenniscore vibe.
Tennis Whites
Queen Latifah
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Tennis whites are also an ideal way to dress for the tournament. In 2025, several high-profile attendees, including Queen Latifah, opted for the monochrome aesthetic, which has a deep history with the sport, at the grand slam.
The Championships, Wimbledon, among the oldest storied Grand Slam tournaments in the sport, dictates a strict all-white uniform for players competing on the historic courts of the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. It’s a code that’s carried over to other clubs throughout the country and even in the United States.
Casual Quiet Luxury
Christie Brinkley at last year’s U.S. Open.
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Casual takes on quiet luxury have been growing over the last several months. Perhaps it’s a summery variation on the style, but well-made pieces from shorts to sweaters, denim skirts and jackets have grown in popularity, thanks to high-profile figures like Cate Blanchett and Meghan Markle offering a showcase in how to incorporate laid back quiet luxury looks into their wardrobes. Given its staying power and continued experimentation, casual variations on quiet luxury make for a comfortable and stylish way to attend the U.S. Open.
Nap Dresses
The Hill House Home nap dress became a viral sensation when it debuted in the spring of 2019. Years later, the brand’s mix of comfortable and elevated styles has grown into a major trend at the U.S. Open. Spotted on several occasions during the 2025 grand slam, Hill House Home’s styles combine comfortable fabric and moveable silhouettes with bold patterns and summery style.
Athleisure
Sendhil Ramamurthy at last year’s U.S. Open.
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Athleisure’s become more ubiquitous with its comfortable fabrics and versatile appeal. For a day walking the grounds of the U.S. Open — especially in New York City at the end of August and beginning of September — wearing pieces with sweat-wicking fabric for a comfortable wear without sacrificing style is a safe and still sophisticated option. Brands like Nike, Lululemon and Adidas are among those curating kits for the players on court, merging the style, comfort and tennis-bent aesthetic.
