Courtside couture: WTA Finals stars flip the script on tennis fashion - WTA Tennis
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INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – The world's best women's tennis players are stepping off the court and into a different role. Ahead of the 2026 FAGE WTA Finals Indian Wells, the WTA is flipping the script on its annual player portraits, reimagining the sport's biggest stars as spectators and style icons in a playful twist on the championship tradition.
As players prepare to take the ultimate stage at the season-ending championship (Nov. 8-15), this year's photography celebrates the personalities and individual fashion identities shaping women's tennis. From cheering in the stands to reveling in the championship atmosphere, the athletes embrace their roles as spectators and superfans to bring their personal style to life through the moments surrounding the sport.
Doubles stars trade competition for concessions, embracing their roles as fans at a reimagined WTA Finals café.
Styled by Danyul Brown, singles players embraced a range of styles straight from the runway, featuring Fall/Winter 2026 and Resort 2027 collections from leading fashion houses.
The lineup included Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula in head-to-toe Chanel, Coco Gauff in Miu Miu, Elena Rybakina in Dior and Elina Svitolina in Tom Ford. Karolina Muchova stepped out in Balenciaga, while Aryna Sabalenka paired her Gucci jacket, skirt, shoes and socks with a Nike bandeau.
Linda Noskova, the 2026 Wimbledon champion, showcased her self-described "tomboy" style with outerwear from The Frankie Shop, paired with Missoni leather shorts and Miista knee-high boots.
Linda Noskova donned outerwear from The Frankie Shop, paired with Missoni leather shorts and Miista knee-high boots.
"My inspiration was more streetwear, more layers, and a little bit of a non-traditional look than what you'd expect for a tennis event,"…
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