In the history of men’s tennis fashion, the tank top is no deep cut

Carlos Alcaraz, the defending U.S. Open champion, made a fashion statement by wearing a brown-and-white ombre tank top for his first match at the tournament, created through a collaboration between Nike and Travis Scott's Cactus Jack brand. The outfit sparked widespread cultural conversation, drawing comparisons to the fashion history of tennis, which has long seen players use attire to push boundaries. The article is part of a broader series exploring how elite tennis players use style as part of their competitive identity.