Tennis Core is Here for the Summer. Here’s What We’re Wearing.

With fashion icon Zendaya starring in the upcoming tennis film Challengers, the resurgence of tennis core is just getting started.

The tennis court has always been a stage for fashion statements. Between Serena Williams’ Puma ‘catsuit’ debut in 2002 and Maria Sharapova’s Nike ‘tuxedo’ look in 2008, professional tennis athletes have dominated the intersection of fashion and sport better than anyone else.

*Left: Serena Williams’ 2002 Puma look - Image from AP Images / Right: Maria Sharapova’s 2008 Nike look - Image from Clive Brunskill/Getty Images*

What makes athletes like Williams and Sharapova so iconic in the fashion world? The two proved that fashion and athletic performance aren’t mutually exclusive. Proof that caring about fashion does not hinder your career as a woman, even in athletics. Proof that you can be at the top of your game and look d*mn good doing it.

Let’s get into our tennis core picks. Our list focuses on classic pieces that don’t sacrifice performance. From hats to dresses to shoes, we’ve got you covered for looks on and off the court.