Off-Court Fashion Hits and Misses: Rafael Nadal

by Kait O'Callahan Tennis players are constantly the subject of scrutiny when it comes to what they wear on the court.  Male or female, if you’re a top player, you can bet everyone will be giving the thumbs up or down to your Nike duds when a Grand Slam rolls around.  Looking at on-court photos, we can deduce that the likes of Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer all have spectacular style.  But do they really? Off-court might tell a different tale.  Free from the restrictions of sponsorship, tennis players can choose exactly what they want to wear.  And that’s not always a good thing. Weekly we will be analysing the top players off-court style.  Shoes, earrings, cardigans... nothing will go unnoticed. Today we’re taking a look at the man who still takes fashion advice from his mother... Rafael Nadal. “Wear whatever makes you feel confident and comfortable,” is Nadal’s advice to men who wish to copy his style.  But while no one wants to be picking and priss...