PHOTO OP: Rafael Nadal demolished by Youzhny, pulls out hair in disbelief

The power of words: Rafael Nadal was left pulling out his hair this past weekend as the World No. 2 was dismantled by Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-0, 6-1 in the final of the Chennai Open, leaving his Aussie Open prospects in question.

For the trophy presentation, Rafa quickly changed out of the horrid Nike outfit he was wearing during the tournament, which we thought left him looking like a hit-and-run victim. Alas, our fears came true...

(images via AP Photo/M. Lakshman)

FASHION FIX: Rafael Nadal debuts at Chennai Open, gets messy with Nike

Too much of a good thing: Rafael Nadal made his 2008 debut this week competing at the Chennai Open. The World No. 2 has had an easy time of it, reaching the quarterfinals after defeating American qualifier Rajeev Ram 6-4, 6-1.


Rafa arrived wearing the Nike threads we questioned when images of the gear began floating around tennis sites. Now that we've seen him competing in the new gear, we have to admit our minds haven't changed. This outift is a mess of confusing patterns and over-the-top graphics.

We get it - Rafa's a swashbuckling rebel (though apparently he'd like to change that image.) But we'd prefer to let the Spaniard's personality speak for itself.

(images via DIBYANGSHU SARKAR/AFP/Getty Images)