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Thursday, September 2, 2010

US Open 2010 Fashion Grades (Women)

The ladies have always gotten to do more then the men with their kits, but the women I know who hit balls want to look good.

Number one seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark gets ready to hit a forehand to Chelsey Gullickson of the U.S. during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, August 31, 2010. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


Stella McCartney has finally hit the spot with Sunshine by actually designing something that fits her body. The shorter dress accentuates her legs, and the simpler lines complement her figure. And they actually depart from monochrome.

Grade: A


Maria Sharapova of Russia reacts after defeating Jarmila Groth of Australia in the first round of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships in Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York City on August 31, 2010. Sharapova defeated Groth 6-4, 4-6, 7-5.     UPI/John Angelillo Photo via Newscom



Shrieka's dresses continue to accent her skinny figure. I don't think the collars work. But kudos for Nike for the colors: retro with anthracite and rattan.

Grade: A-


NEW YORK - AUGUST 25: Tennis player Maria Sharapova attends the Nike Tennis Primetime Knockout event at Pier 54 on August 25, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)


The night dress is a variation of the day dress but ink with black and solar flare. This color combination doesn't provide enough contrast to be as interesting as the day dress. Can't you tell that underneath all that fierceness is a real goofball?

Grade: B+


Aug. 30, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - US OPEN 2010 match play-DAY 1 at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing, NY.Billie Jean King Tennis Center-08-30-2010.VICTORIA AZARENKA. 2010.I14940JZ. © Red Carpet Pictures


Since ReeRee is injured, Vika gets to wear the dress that ReeRee would have worn. Nike seems not to care whether or not Vika wears the "night" dress during the day. Since she fainted in the middle of her second round match and had to be taken off in a wheel chair, one wonders whether she should have worn the day dress. The poor thing must be disappointed after having a great summer.

Grade: A-



It's a pity that we won't get to see the day dress on someone live.

Grade: A-

Li Na of China hits a return to Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, August 31, 2010.   REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


Good Nails was around for one set, crushing returns; and then Bad Nails showed up to spray balls in the last two sets of her first rounder. We won't get to see her functional kit long enough.

Grade: B

Ana Ivanovic of Serbia waves to the crowd after defeating Ekaterina Makarova of Russia during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York August 30, 2010. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


Adidas has taken a step up by allowing Ms. Fistpumps to use 4 colors: white, black, purple and pink.

Grade: B

Melanie Oudin of the USA returns the ball to Olga Savchuk of Ukraine during first-round action at the U.S. Open held at the National Tennis Center on August 30, 2010 in New York.   UPI Photo/Monika Graff... Photo via Newscom


Adidas steps out on a limb and puts Courage in purple. It actually works better on the ladies than their attempt to do so with Nando earlier this year.

Grade: B

Jelena Jankovic of Serbia returns the ball to Simona Halep of Romainia during first-round action at the U.S. Open held at the National Tennis Center on August 31, 2010 in New York.   UPI Photo/Monika Graff Photo via Newscom


Anta must think Lady JaJa secretly wants to wear an Adidas kit. It's a pity that it's been so hot and humid that she can't look glamorous sweating up a storm.

Grade: B

Venus Williams of the U.S. waves to the crowd after defeating Roberta Vinci of Italy at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, August 30, 2010. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


Vee continues to blur the line between a nightie and a tennis dress with her shiny black lace dress. At least she isn't flashing flesh-colored knickers.

Grade: B+

Venus Williams of the U.S. celebrates her win against Rebecca Marino of Canada during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 1, 2010. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


Vee goes unconventional with her day kit: it looks perfect for going to the beach. Just for creativity

Grade: A-

Samantha Stosur of Australia hits a return to Elena Vesnina of Russia during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York August 30, 2010. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


Sam's LaCoste whites are professional as the Hammer should be.

Grade: B+

Samantha Stosur of Australia returns a forehand to compatriot Anastasia Rodionova during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 1, 2010. REUTERS/Ray Stubblebine (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT TENNIS)


The purple version of the same kit works even better. See how hard it is to tweak a design.

Grade: A-


Flushing Meadows New York US Open Tennis 2010 Day 1 30/08/10 Defending Champion Kim Clijsters (BEL) wins first round match Photo Roger Parker Fotosports International Photo via Newscom


Is Mum Train's Fila kit camouflauge? The diagonal stripes against the blue work.

Grade: A-

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