If Nike’s take on tennis in the 1980s offered subtle jabs at country club convention, the brand’s early-’90s approach delivered a knockout punch.
Arriving on the emergent Andre Agassi at the tail end of 1990, the Nike Challenge Court apparel collection defined a whole new energy for tennis in the early part of the decade. On the courts of Flushing, Queens, Agassi reached the second slam final of his career. His look, style and attitude — a mix of denim, neon and surf/skate-like geometric graphics — pulled tennis into the now.
Bringing back a historical collection from 30 years ago was inspiring, challenging and really fun. We know the pieces from 30 years ago still resonate today.
Abby Swancutt, NikeCourt Design Director
The Nike 2020 Challenge Court assortment includes on-court basics such as shorts and crop tops, as well as polos and logo-heavy accessories. Consisting of styles for men and women, the collection is now available at BSTN.
