The tennis calendar has officially shifted from the clay courts of Roland Garros to the lush green lawns of the grass-court season. With Wimbledon just around the corner, players and fans alike are gearing up with fresh apparel collections designed specifically for the unique demands of grass-court tennis. Here’s your guide to the best tennis fashion for the 2026 grass swing.
NikeCourt Summer 2026 Grass Collection
Nike has rolled out its summer 2026 NikeCourt lineup just in time for the grass season. The collection emphasizes lightweight, breathable fabrics that handle the stop-start nature of grass-court movement. Key pieces include the NikeCourt Dri-FIT Advantage tops for men and the NikeCourt Slam dresses for women, both engineered with mesh panels for ventilation during long rallies on fast surfaces.
The NikeCourt Zoom Pro tennis shoe, seen on Serena Williams during her Queen’s Club comeback, has become a top choice for players transitioning from clay to grass because of its responsive cushioning and multi-surface outsole pattern.
adidas Grass Court-Ready Styles
adidas has been making waves with its latest tennis performance wear. The adidas Paris Tennis Collection, which debuted during the French Open, transitions seamlessly into the grass season with its clean aesthetic and performance-driven design. The collection includes the adizero Ubersonic tennis shoes, known for their lightweight feel and excellent traction on grass surfaces.
Several WTA players competing at the Berlin Tennis Open (June 13-21) are expected to debut new adidas grass-court looks. The Berlin tournament, hosted at LTTC Rot-Weiß, marks a key stop on the road to Wimbledon and is a showcase for the season’s freshest athletic fashion.
Key Apparel Features for Grass Tennis
Grass-court tennis demands specific clothing features that differ from clay or hard court gear:
- Breathability – Grass courts can get warm, especially with the roof open at Wimbledon. Moisture-wicking fabrics like Nike Dri-FIT and adidas HEAT.RDY keep players cool.
- Freedom of movement – The lower, faster bounce on grass requires more bending and lunging. Stretch-woven fabrics allow full range of motion.
- Color options – Wimbledon’s all-white dress code means many players stock up on white-based outfits specifically for SW19, making June a prime month for white tennis apparel releases.
Roland Garros Champion Looks Set Grass Season Tone
Fresh off her first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva will be one to watch during the grass season. Andreeva, who donned Nike throughout her championship run in Paris, is expected to debut new kits as she competes in the lead-up tournaments to Wimbledon. Similarly, Alexander Zverev, who won his maiden Grand Slam at Roland Garros, will likely carry his adidas partnership looks into the grass swing.
As the tour pivots from Paris to London and Berlin, the apparel brands are following closely. Whether you’re hitting the local courts or watching from home, the 2026 grass season offers some of the most stylish tennis gear of the year.
Check out our earlier coverage of the adidas Paris Tennis Collection for more on-court style inspiration.