Roland Garros Collection by Y-3 and adidas, with Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

Even if you’re not a tennis fan, you’ll know about the four Grand Slams throughout the year: The Australian Open has been and gone  and the US Open and Wimbledon are yet to come. Up next though is the red clay of Roland Garros (The French Open). adidas have created a fusion of Sport Style and Y-3 to make an innovative range for Roland Garros taking place from May 19th – June 7th 2015.

The adidas Roland Garros Collection by Y-3 is the first collaboration between two adidas brands. It’s going to be worn by two of the world’s top tennis players: current ATP world number 13 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for the men, and on the women’s side, Ana Ivanovic (as well the ball boys and girls for the event).

“I’ve always admired Y-3’s style, so to wear a tennis range that combines Y-3’s look with the technology of adidas Performance is very exciting to me. I’m honoured to be one of the first athletes to wear the range, and where better than at my home tournament of Roland Garros?” said Tsonga.

The clothes are  firmly rooted in the the Y-3 look- think Yohji Yamamoto’s stark monochrome palette with vivid bursts of electric bright Hawaiian floral prints that are key for the spring summer collection of Y-3.

“We wanted to make something new, something exciting, something people didn’t expect. A new movement in Tennis. To compete is very tough – with Y-3 we wanted to win,” said Yamamoto.

Using adidas Coolmax techonology with ventilation, the collection doesn’t forget the practicalities of sport. It also includes functional accessories such as socks, wristabands. The footwear is geared towards the clay season, with ultra light adizero, perfect for the slip and slides of the clay court.

We’re looking forward to seeing this on the red clay!

The collection is now available globally on adidas.com, adidas stores, Y-3.com and in Y-3 stores.

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