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Rafael Nadal Fashion Retrospective: From sleeveless tops and “pirate” pants to bold and bright in Nike
Turn back the clock and enjoy the evolution of the Spaniard's iconic apparel.
Published May 23, 2024
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![16-year-old Rafa in Monte-Carlo circa 2003—before the pirate pants era.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/ewuqzdu9qijefazkcjec.jpg)
16-year-old Rafa in Monte-Carlo circa 2003—before the pirate pants era.
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![Nadal made an unforgettable Roland Garros debut in 2005, winning the title in this iconic Nike kit.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/zm2t3ijohzxqre0v3hzy.jpg)
Nadal made an unforgettable Roland Garros debut in 2005, winning the title in this iconic Nike kit.
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![For Wimbledon that year, the Spaniard went for an elevated take on the sleeveless-capri look with a zip-up top.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/uofjabqkbclzjvozyksb.jpg)
For Wimbledon that year, the Spaniard went for an elevated take on the sleeveless-capri look with a zip-up top.
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![2005 was a defining year for the teenage sensation's fashion, and his signature sleeveless tops and capri pants—as seen here at the US Open.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/be7i3gj6ghkshs5uahvv.jpg)
2005 was a defining year for the teenage sensation's fashion, and his signature sleeveless tops and capri pants—as seen here at the US Open.
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![As players today test how short their shorts can get, back in 2005 Nadal was rocking an 18-inch inseam.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/wtsk2vttvlchydrwfhkg.jpg)
As players today test how short their shorts can get, back in 2005 Nadal was rocking an 18-inch inseam.
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![In 2007, the sleeveless-capri look dabbled in design, flirted with flare and patterned its prints—an early sign of bolder hues to come.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/i7p5jtgmqzcn7rrnkjy2.jpg)
In 2007, the sleeveless-capri look dabbled in design, flirted with flare and patterned its prints—an early sign of bolder hues to come.
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![At a doubles match in Rome, Nadal rocked a rare bandana as he wore a matching blue-and-black kit with fellow Mallorcan and future coach Carlos Moya.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/hkwnjevc9p0mfb4bncu9.jpg)
At a doubles match in Rome, Nadal rocked a rare bandana as he wore a matching blue-and-black kit with fellow Mallorcan and future coach Carlos Moya.
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![Nadal lifted the Wimbledon trophy for the first time in 2008, and took in a moment for the ages in an instantly recognizable Nike warmup jacket and luxury watch.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/e0mzjtilgr1ksd10seny.jpg)
Nadal lifted the Wimbledon trophy for the first time in 2008, and took in a moment for the ages in an instantly recognizable Nike warmup jacket and luxury watch.
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![It couldn't be a Rafa Fashion Rewind without him wearing his country’s colors: At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, he represented Spain with this patriotic tee and offset headband.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/tccihgd8qefdblpciovv.jpg)
It couldn't be a Rafa Fashion Rewind without him wearing his country’s colors: At the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, he represented Spain with this patriotic tee and offset headband.
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![New year, new look: In 2009 Nadal surprised fans by ditching the sleeveless shirts for a cleaner silhouette on his way to victory at the 2009 Australian Open.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/hvskvjkhjx9c2gsrpml0.jpg)
New year, new look: In 2009 Nadal surprised fans by ditching the sleeveless shirts for a cleaner silhouette on his way to victory at the 2009 Australian Open.
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![This was also the year that Rafa's on-court style took a more colorful turn—like in this yellow, black and blue kit at the US Open.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/rpahjrfjnbs57jpxgywk.jpg)
This was also the year that Rafa's on-court style took a more colorful turn—like in this yellow, black and blue kit at the US Open.
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![Nadal's victory at the 2010 US Open is remembered for not only completing a Career Grand Slam, but also for this all-black Nike night-session kit.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/v4yfwgc8tam9gihyy42a.jpg)
Nadal's victory at the 2010 US Open is remembered for not only completing a Career Grand Slam, but also for this all-black Nike night-session kit.
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![With his name synonymous with red clay, Nadal's 2012 Roland Garros-winning look was inspired by his favorite surface.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/yghhd6zk5pxcdvwgusd8.jpg)
With his name synonymous with red clay, Nadal's 2012 Roland Garros-winning look was inspired by his favorite surface.
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![Another dark, muted kit—another US Open title. Nadal kept a good trend going during his 2013 championship run in New York.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/dtmuyvniorcpfwvqycx0.jpg)
Another dark, muted kit—another US Open title. Nadal kept a good trend going during his 2013 championship run in New York.
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![Nadal opted for high-contrast in this cyan and black Nike kit during his 2015 run in Shanghai.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/c7zecfm9nq9smyybhams.jpg)
Nadal opted for high-contrast in this cyan and black Nike kit during his 2015 run in Shanghai.
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![During his run to the 2017 Australian Open final, Nadal rocked a cool mix of black and white, with a pop of neon pink.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/jtk3rwnspohe4svkesa6.jpg)
During his run to the 2017 Australian Open final, Nadal rocked a cool mix of black and white, with a pop of neon pink.
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![Nadal brought back the all-black Nike kit—this time with a pop of purple—and made a return to sleeveless shirt during his vintage 2019 US Open title run.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/bk03fwiz0lo1stzgg9el.jpg)
Nadal brought back the all-black Nike kit—this time with a pop of purple—and made a return to sleeveless shirt during his vintage 2019 US Open title run.
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![In 2020, Roland Garros was rescheduled for October due to COVID-19. Nadal returned to his new normal of winning clay-court Grand Slam titles in this light blue and bubble-gum pink kit.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/dnp3lzj4st5hqaae8nxo.jpg)
In 2020, Roland Garros was rescheduled for October due to COVID-19. Nadal returned to his new normal of winning clay-court Grand Slam titles in this light blue and bubble-gum pink kit.
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![Nadal marked his 22nd Grand Slam title at the 2022 Australian Open in this deep purple and teal kit.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/l2aytssp1kfax0tblyzc.jpg)
Nadal marked his 22nd Grand Slam title at the 2022 Australian Open in this deep purple and teal kit.
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![Nadal went with teal and yellow during his route to the 2022 Roland Garros crown—at the time, it was a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/djjzs4hdsxoaz7w0qgsy.jpg)
Nadal went with teal and yellow during his route to the 2022 Roland Garros crown—at the time, it was a record-extending 22nd Grand Slam title.
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![Nadal has kept on bringing the bright colors and eye-catching combos during what's expected to be his farewell season—seen here in pastel purple at the Madrid Open.](https://images.tennis.com/image/private/t_16-9_768/f_auto/tenniscom-prd/xwybgunukoem01op8wld.jpg)
Nadal has kept on bringing the bright colors and eye-catching combos during what's expected to be his farewell season—seen here in pastel purple at the Madrid Open.
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