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Alcaraz Wears Nike Tank Top at U.S. Open

9/8/2026

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  • Carlos Alcaraz wore a Nike tank top at the U.S. Open, drawing attention.
  • Nike supplies Alcaraz’s sleeveless shirt, remaining the brand most associated with men’s tennis tanks.
  • The ATP approved tank tops for six months in 2003, and Wimbledon first accepted them.
  • Frances Tiafoe said tanks improve mobility and feel lighter.
  • Sunita Kumar Nair sees tanks shedding tennis elitism.