THE TENNIS INSIDER

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Custom Gear

Many top players do not actually use the exact gear which they endorse and is available for the public to purchase. Tennis players are incredibly superstitious, and understandably don't always change sneaker models with annual updates. Players like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Kei Nishikori, and Grigor Dimitrov are just a few examples of this.

Up Close with the Personal Gear of the Stars

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Roger Federer's Nike Zoom Vapor AJ3 Black Cement PE Sample

We've gotten the chance to look into Federer's personal PE that he wore in match play and also signed.

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What Tennis Shoes Does Rafael Nadal Actually Use?

Rafa Nadal is notoriously superstitious, so it comes as no surprise that he doesn't always change sneaker models with annual updates.

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What Tennis Shoes Does Roger Federer REALLY Wear?

Like other top ATP players, Roger Federer uses custom sneakers with significant differences from retail pairs.

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Kei Nishikori's Custom Nike Shoes

Kei Nishikori has endorsed the Nike Zoom Vapor line since 2015, but his pairs are a bit different than retail pairs.

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Rafael Nadal's Match Worn French Open 2019 Shirt Sells for Over 20,000 EUR

The now twelve time Roland Garros champion donated his shirt and it sold for €20,500, for the solidarity auction #LaMejorAsistencia.

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