Tennis changed back in the days of Ivan Lendl when colour began to find its way into the player's kit. Maria Sharapova has taken it to a whole new level - wearing a little red sequined frock at the US open.
It's a terrific development. It adds interest to the game. It is another example of how creative juxtapositions make life interesting.
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Sadly the introduction of colour coincided with the introduction of grunting. A trend I could definitely live without.
ReplyDeleteYes, the grunting is hardly strawberries and cream is it? I think John McEnroe probably made that slope slippery first.
ReplyDeleteEver notice that Tiger Woods doesn't have any affectations - other than winning!
I love Mac. Leave him alone. As for Tiger, he is the most photgenic piece of Nike branding ever.
ReplyDeleteAlmost every time you see a photo of him he is wearing a cap with Nike swoosh or a shirt or both. Very subtle branding, but then Tiger is a very subtle guy.