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Tennis Dresses That Add Style to Your Game

Heather Dale — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 02:01:33 PDT

I've been watching the US Open and I am inspired to tune up my serve and hit the courts. Plus, I love the fashions. From classic white to bold colors, these dresses were designed specifically for the court and feature built-in bras and sweat-wicking material. Find the full rundown of each dress below.

Top row, from left to right: Tennis Ruffle Dress by Adidas ($120), Set Point Knit Tennis Dress by Nike ($64), Bolle Mint Dress ($80)

Bottom row, from left to right: Border Tennis Dress by Nike ($70), Impact Bra Cup Dress by Athleta ($69), Stretch Racerback Dress by Ralph Lauren ($185)

US Women to Watch in the Open

Susi May — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:38:10 PDT

Play began on the hard-courts in Flushing Meadows earlier this week, and the five US women advanced to the third round. Get to know these athletes and be sure to watch the US Open tournament this weekend!

Ralph Lauren Gets in the Tennis Groove With a Ball Boy and Girl Collection For Tots

Rebecca M Gruber — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:15:41 PDT

Say goodbye to your tennis whites! The US Open commenced this week, and one look at the players' attire is a quick reminder that this tournament is anything but Wimbledon. Replacing the traditional whites are an array of colors that allow the contestants to express themselves before they ever get into their first volley.
For the seventh year in a row, Ralph Lauren is serving up one cool collection of US Open clothes. As the official apparel sponsor of the grand slam tournament, the preppy clothier is outfitting the tournament's ball boys and girls in navy and orange, and now lil ones everywhere can get in on the look. If your tot has spent her Summer perfecting her serve and learning how to play close to the net, the official ball girl jacket and ball boy polo are just for them. Ranging from $25 for a hat to $95 for the jacket, the pieces may just be the hottest things on the court!

Maria Sharapova Talks Tennis, Travel, and Her Sweet Tooth

Self — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:45:09 PDT

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar!

It's official, NYC has tennis fever! The courtside champs have been spotted around the Big Apple as they're in town for this week's US Open Tennis Championship.

Selfers mingled with tennis greats at the 12th Annual BNP Paribas Taste of Tennis including James Blake, Rafael Nadal, Mardy Fish, and Vera Zvonareva were also in the house.

I caught up with Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic at HEAD's Head-to-Head event (say that 10 times fast) to help kick off their new campaigns, including one where number-one ranked Djokovic does his best courtside Sharapova impersonation.

Sharapova, a self-proclaimed bag lover, recently designed a few stellar tennis bags (pictured after the break) for the premium sports equipment company HEAD. Her favorite part is that they don't automatically scream "I'm a tennis bag;" they'd also work as a cute weekend (or overnight bag the way I pack!).

She sat down to share some of what keeps her going during tournament season.

Read on for Self's interview with tennis star Maria Sharapova.

It's the US Open! Cute Tennis Gear to Look as Good as the Pros

Noria Morales — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 03:46:26 PDT

The US Open commenced last night, kicking off two weeks of serious competition and some of the most stylish outfits in sports. Thanks to stars like Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, as well as tennis legends like Steffi Graf and Chris Evert, we have a slight obsession with awesome tennis gear. For more iconic style, check out our story on fashionable tennis legends. That crisp, clean look has served us so well on and off the court, we thought we'd share our picks for classic tennis gear.

Win a Trip to New York and $1,000 in Lacoste Apparel

FitSugar — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:31:36 PDT

We love tennis and tennis fashion, so we've teamed up with Lacoste and PopSugar City New York to send a lucky winner and her guest on a VIP trip to NYC to have the ultimate Lacoste experience. The trip will include a personal shopping trip at the Lacoste flagship store and $1,000 in apparel. If that wasn't enough, the winner will also receive two tickets to a Lacoste VIP Fashion's Night Out Party - how's that for sporty fashion? Make sure to check out PopSugar City New York so you know all the latest hot spots to hit up during your next visit to the Big Apple.

The giveaway ends Aug. 23 (that's today!), so hurry and enter here for a chance to win your very own VIP Lacoste experience!

Courtside Fashion Hits From Lacoste

FitSugar — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:31:08 PDT

FitSugar has teamed up with Lacoste and PopSugar City New York to send a lucky winner and their guest on a VIP trip to NYC. And to keep you looking sporty and stylish on and off the court, we are also giving away $1,000 in Lacoste clothing! Keep reading to see our favorite picks from the Lacoste collection and to find out how you can enter to win!

Wimbledon Head Wants Less Grunting: Double Standard or Not About Gender?

Tara Sharp — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 13:20:39 PDT

Head of Wimbledon Ian Ritchie said officials would prefer less grunting from the tennis players. According to Ritchie, the vocal players are spoiling the game for the fans and distracting other players, adding, "We have discussed it with the tours and we believe it is helpful to reduce the amount of grunting."

Since he brought up the noise level after Victoria Azarenka had 95-decibel grunts (nearing Maria Sharapova's record 105 decibels) during this year's championships, we have to wonder if this is about the grunting in general or specifically women making noise. Azarenka even defended her cries, saying, "I can't change it, it's part of my breathing system and it's just natural and something I've done since I was a kid. . . . Grunting is part of the game." Grunting is an integral part of the tennis-playing process for women, and if the roles were reversed and something male sports players did to improve their game was deemed annoying or distracting, I seriously doubt officials would talk about nixing it. Do you think this issue is a double standard against women?

On a Tight Budget? Get an Affordable Workout, Courtesy of Your Neighborhood

Heather Dale — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 02:02:35 PDT

Often times when the sun is shining, the last place I want to be is inside a gym. I'd much rather go for a run, a bike ride, or strap on my rollerblades. Another option? Utilizing the great fitness amenities my neighborhood has to offer: public tennis courts, calorie-burning steps, swimming pools, football stadium stands, and even a public track to use when training for marathons.

Here's how to find some inexpensive fitness gems in your neighborhood:

Swimmer's Guide: Use this amazing website to access an entire database of public pools across the US (and the rest of the world!). Learn whether pools are indoor or outdoor, their length, and if they have special rates.
Find a Court: Just enter your zip code and Find a Court will pull up a list of all the tennis courts in your area. You'll be able to see how many courts the facility has, whether there are lights or a pro shop, and if it's a seasonal court.
World Stadiums: Search your city to see if there are any stadiums where you could either use the track for running, or the bleachers for climbing or running up.

Source: Flickr User Dru Bloomfield

Serena Williams Debuts a Hot Pink Tennis Catsuit

Noria Morales — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 13:00:16 PDT

Wow. Serena Williams has made statements on the historically conservative tennis court before, but this one might take the cake. She tweeted a photo of herself back in action, wearing a hot pink catsuit. Serena, you are fierce. Is this a sign of more tennis championships - and bold outfits - in her future?
Unfortunately we are unable to provide you with that exact look for your own future tennis outings, but we did find some bold and very cool outfits to make a statement on the court. Just click the widget to shop!

Nike "Set Point" Women's Knit Tennis Dress - Sold Out	Nike Maria Open Ace Women's Tennis Dress - Sold Out
adidas by Stella McCartney Tennis Skirt - Sold Out	Tennis Performance Tank - Sold Out
Nike Smash Flirty Women's Tennis Skirt - $55.00	adiZero Warm-Up Top - Sold Out
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Nike Set Point Flirty Women's Knit Tennis Skirt - Sold Out