She pairs them with shorts that won’t bunch or ride up, like Wilson’s Tennis Ball Shorts. “When it comes to bottoms, I prefer minimal fabric, especially since I’m constantly running and bending low on the court,” Todd says. “Short skirts or shorts give me the freedom to move without feeling constricted.”
Todd’s other must-haves? Hydro Flask’s 40 oz Wide Mouth with Flex Straw Cap to help her stay hydrated, her on-theme Wimbledon Towel, and her L.L. Bean Boat and Tote Zip-Top to hold all of her gear.
Think pink
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This outfit proves that tennis is for the girlies—it’s pretty and feminine, but you can definitely move in it. The base is Under Armour’s Motion Dress: “In 2006, Maria Sharapova won the US Open in an iconic black Nike dress. Ever since, I have enjoyed playing matches in tennis dresses,” Peri Sheinin, a tennis broadcaster, Brown University’s assistant women’s tennis coach, and a member of athletic networking community LaunchBreak, tells SELF. “This is a versatile dress that you can wear on the court, then change your shoes and wear it to lunch.”
We also recommend scooping up a pair of Adidas’ Barricade 13 Tennis Shoes. Eric Davidson, a tennis supervisor at Midtown Athletic Club and a member of the Wilson Select Team, previously recommended them to SELF because they sit low on the ankle, so you can move side to side easily.
With the basics all set, it’s time to accessorize. “Hot Girls Pearls has a great selection of cooling jewelry to look stylish and cool down after a long match,” Philippa Portnoy, the co-founder of LaunchBreak and a Columbia University women’s tennis alumna, tells SELF. We have our eyes on the brand’s Ivory White Cooling Necklace for this ‘fit. Then, throw Mark & Graham’s Personalized Sports Towel in your bag to dab at sweat—or drench it in cold water and wear it as a neck wrap post-game.
Classic whites
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FP Movement’s Advantage Set should be an immediate add-to-cart. The white and green might match the court, but you’ll definitely stand out in something this cute. Sheinin agrees: “The tight-fitting top provides a lovely contrast with the flowy skirt,” she says.
