FASHION FIX: Preview of Fed's Aussie Open '09 Nike styles

I've already previewed Rafael Nadal's Aussie Open Nike gear and now let's take a peek at what Roger Federer will most likely wear at the year's first major.

Fed's style really never sways from the crisp + classic and these Nike duds are no exception. The world's second-best baller will be working the shadow-striped Federer Polo in concord + white (above). It features a contrasting 4-button placket with his ubiquitous 'RF' logo on bottom and a button-down collar design.


The Federer Polos will be paired with the Athlete Woven Shorts in white + obsidian. These shorts are 9" in length and feature a contrasting side stripe and what looks to be a contrast stripe on the front crease and venting on the inside of the leg.

The Swiss stylist's Aussie Open style is rounded out with his fave Vapors VI in white/silver/charcoal.


These outfits, though classic, are really boring and don't feature any interesting design elements or even any great colorways. What's the deal?

Maybe these images don't do the clothing any justice and the actual pieces will pop more - at least I'm hoping so for Fed's sake.

(images via prodirecttennis.com)

(UPDATED) FASHION FIX: Preview of Rafa's Aussie Open '09 Nike style

The Aussie Open is still over a month away but the 2009 tennis fashions are already being revealed.

Top baller Rafael Nadal's style continues to evolve even after the Spaniard's controversial US Open '08 Nike duds caused an uproar amongst his most loyal Rafanatics. The sports brand has moved away from his 'pirata' look and has infused streetwear elements such as bold colors, stripes, and checkers to create and new, inspired look for Rafa.

The Mallorcan Matador will be warming up for the season's first Grand Slam in the Trend Long Sleeve Coverups in charcoal + white (above).


Rafa has decidedly dropped his trademark sleeveless this time around and has been given three different colorways of the new Short Sleeve Top including turquoise + white, white + classic charcoal, and white + neo turquoise. Rafanatics don't despair: the shirt looks slightly fitted and the sleeves short enough to still show off that coveted buff body.


No Rafa outfit would be complete, of course, without his trademark long shorts so Nike has designed the Long Checked Short featuring an extended tab waist in classic charcoal, neo turquoise, and white.

And it seems the top baller has finally ditched his favored Cages for some new, super cool Air Max Courtballistecs in neo turquoise, black/metallic silver/volt, and black/volt/silver. LOVE.




Like I said last season, I'm excited Rafa is moving in a new direction that still stays true to his individuality and larger-than-life personality. We'll see how the actual clothing looks when its released and I'll be sure to post images once I get my mitts on them.

What do you guys think of these Aussie Open duds?

DO TELL!

UPDATE: I just found these Nike duds called the Athletic Hero Short Sleeve Tees in white + neo turquoise. Could these be the practice t-shirts for "El Toro"?

(images via prodirecttennis.com)

PHOTO OP: Ana reportedly purchases $5.7 million Mallorcan digs - will she have buyer's regret?

Did Ana Ivanovic purchase this spectacular home in sunny Mallorca?

The Roland Garros champ, who was spotted sharing outfits with boytoy Fernando Verdasco in Madrid recently, has reportedly dropped 4.5 million euros ($5.7 million) on this 5 bedroom, 4 bath modern villa in Palma Son-Vida.


Here's the description:

This is a villa built on modern lines in 1998. The total plot occupies about 6,000 square meters, of which currently built-up area is 950. The property includes a project to a spa and a house east of additional guests, who can add other 750 m2 to the surface and habitable. The villa has two levels: the ground floor consists of a room of about 130 m2, open kitchen with breakfast area, master bedroom with dressing room and bathroom. On the first floor are 4 bedrooms with terrace and three bathrooms, two of which are en suite. It also includes a separate staff apartment with bedroom, bathroom, living room and kitchen.


Ana and her tini-wini bikini do love to vacation in Mallorca but did she also purchase the pad for more intimate Anando action? If so, then it's safe to say when Ana commits she REALLY commits, though the same probably can't be said for Fernando and his infamous "dating" ways.

Buyer's regret? Stay tuned...


(via Forty Deuce; images by J. Aguirre via UltimaHora.com)

MEDIA MASHUP: Rafa vs Iker Pt. Deux, battle malaria in shorty-shorts

After the success of last year's event, Rafael Nadal and Real Madrid goalie Iker Casillas have joined up with the Red Cross for the second annual "Friends of Iker vs. Friends of Rafa" event to help battle the global issue of malaria.

The sexy Spanish superstars met up for an event presser at Real Cafe Bernabeau. Here's hoping us lucky fans get more moments like this...oy.



Also, here's video from the press conference and a promo for this year's event which features footage from last year's football match.

Special note to Rafanatics: check out your boy in the oh-so-coveted shorty-shorts. His thighs are to die.

Check it:





(image courtesy of Getty via zimbio video via ATP Tennis Blog)

SIGHTING: Cutesy Anando visit Hugo Boss in Madrid, work matching outfits

Ana Ivanovic + Fernando Verdasco were spotted on a Hugo Boss shopping spree in Madrid before the Davis Cup final won by Spain.

Anando are so obviously a new, young couple in love. How else to explain the matching outfits? Even their hair and skin color is the same. Don't they kinda look related here? Total creepster.

Maybe next time we see them they'll be sporting "I'm with him -->"/"<-- I'm with her" t-shirts at their nearest amusement park.

Gross.


(image via HCFoo.com)

Sandy Meyer-Woelden to Boris Becker: "no mre i luv u pt2 lmao!"

Boris Becker sucks at love.

The 6-time Grand Slammer was recently dumped by his 26-year old fiancee Sandy Meyer-Woelden and revealed the details of the breakup to German paper Bild:

I suddenly got an SMS (text message) from Sandy ... saying this was it, that's it, it is over. To make sure how serious she was she sent me five others saying the same thing. I was completely surprised.

Last year, Boris notoriously broke up with girlfriend Sharlely Kressenberg a day before his 40th birthday through a text message of his own.

Oh karma's a bitch, B.

(image via stern.de)

Letter to DtL readers: Gobble, gobble y'all!

Hey people,

For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving today have an amazing holiday. And to readers all around the globe a huge "THANKS!" for making DtL such a blast to write every single day.

Now, let's get our eat (and drink) on shall we?!

RICH

VIDEO VAULT: Even two priests can marry in Bjorn Borg's world

Bjorn Borg, who's been traveling Asia on the whirlwind Champions Tour, has just launched an online dating site "Love For All" which lives on his eponymous underwear website.

The tennis legend is promoting the new effort through a provocative viral video featuring the marriage of two priests.

Love for all? Hell yeah.

Check it:



(via Towleroad)

VIDEO VAULT: Superhero Serena battles Amelie for Barack's balls

In between lounging at the pool and sleeping during my Thanksgiving vacation in Florida, I stumbled upon Serena Williams' no-so-bad guest spot on a recent MadTV episode.

ReRe stars as tennis superhero Black Racket who gets an emergency call from US President-elect Barack Obama during a practice session with sidekick Ping Pong. Obama's "balls" have been stolen by a Russian tennista (Sveta maybe?) and he puts her on the case.

I'm thinking Black Racquet's outfit is definitely from ReRe's personal wardrobe - the cape gives it away. And pay special attention to the special appearance by Amelie Mauresmo and her power thighs.

LOVE IT, so CHECK IT:

PHOTO OP: Spain upsets Argentina, captures third Davis Cup championship

Spain capped off an historic sporting year this weekend when it captured the Davis Cup championship, its third ('00, '04) in the last eight years, upsetting a favored Argentina on their home soil.

Fernando Verdasco lived out his dream when he clinched the deciding rubber over Jose Acasuso 6-3, 6-7(3), 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 after giving Spain a 2-1 lead going into Sunday by teaming up with Feliciano Lopez to defeat Agustin Calleri and David Nalbandian in doubles on Saturday. It was Spain's first win on foreign soil and Argentina's first-ever Davis Cup loss at home.


Rafael Nadal was quick to congratulate his compatriots on their exciting win telling state television:

These are unforgettable moments. We need to stress that they've made history. It's an unforgettable victory. I don't think it's possible to be any happier.

In addition to the Davis Cup championship, Spain can boast the world's top tennis baller in Rafa who captured a fourth straight Roland Garros title, a Wimbledon crown, and an Olympic gold medal in Beijing; a European Championship in football/soccer after a 44-year drought and lead in the FIFA world rankings; and the Tour de France championship won by Carlos Sastre in July.

Not too shabby, eh?





(images via Getty, AP)