Tennis and fashion intertwine closely. Legends like Andre Agassi rocked the ’90s demin look, Roger Federer pulled off the all-black kit, Serena Williams’ iconic catsuits, and Maria Sharapova’s “little black dress” shone on court and in style. One thing they had in common was that it was all  Nike! Now, Aryna Sabalenka is keeping up the tradition with trying to bring back the iconic looks.

On Wednesday, the Belarusian lit up Instagram. She dropped a fun video. She flaunted her new Nike dress for the Australian Open. She struck bold poses. They spotlighted the bright, vibrant hues and coastal Australian vibes. The fit screams perfection for January’s scorching heat.

The World No.1 cruises through the Brisbane International. She reached the quarterfinals. She crushed Sorana Cirstea. Yet she already buzzes with excitement for the Australian Open. She debuted her new kit! Post-match, Sabalenka spilled her favorite aspects of the Melbourne fit. She revealed her inspiration!

“I don’t know if it was Serena’s collection or Maria’s,” she said post-match, “It was a light peach dress. You remember that? That was my favorite one. I would love to bring that back, and I remember talking to Nike and telling them that I want to bring those colors back, please.”

“I was like, ‘Just do something for me in those colors. I love it, and it fits Australia perfectly.; And they did it. And now it’s my favorite dress.”

She referenced Maria Sharapova’s light peach Nike dress. The Russian ex-pro donned it at the 2013 U.S. Open and looked stunning. Now, Aryna aims to channel that vibe. Plus, this isn’t the first time she showed up in a pink-coded flair. Three years ago, in 2023, Nike went full Barbiecore as they crafted a signature pink dress for Sabalenka. In which she powered to her maiden US Open final!

On the other hand, the 2026 kit marks a fresh step up from Sabalenka’s looks last year. Fans raged over her 2025 US Open outfit as the defending champion. They flooded messages. The WTA star deserved a custom design. Nike crushed those dreams. She wore one of the standard dresses they issued to all women.

Even Aryna Sabalenka shared her thoughts on predicting her 2026 kits. It happened at the WTA Finals press conference after a match in Riyadh, when reporters asked about her US Open kit and future fashion vibes. Aryna was honest about no hope:

“Yeah, I mean this dress was kind of like, let’s say, together work me and Nike,” she said, “I just threw bunch of ideas I had, and I was able to push them to give me, yeah, in a way like my own dress, and I think it turned out being like really cool dress. People loved it, which is important, and yeah, unfortunately, next season it just it’s not going to be that special for me, but—”

Now Sabalenka beams over her Australian Open kit! It’s a good start for the two-time AO champion to come in feeling confident, right? After all, fashion is plays a big part in Aryna’s life!

Aryna Sabalenka on how looks boost confidence.

During a chat with Tatler Asia posted on December 31, Sabalenka opened up about the many sides of her life. From her fiery passion for tennis to her love of fashion and close bond with family, she sees each part feeding into the other. Among them, fashion holds a special place. For Sabalenka, looking good isn’t vanity: it’s confidence!

“Being a pro athlete, my style off the court is all about strength and confidence,” she says. “While you can often find me wearing Nike and more sporty, comfortable looks, I also love dressing up and showing my bold, feminine side. It’s all about balancing power and comfort with a touch of glam.”

She loves pieces that feel “super glam and high fashion,” saying that’s when she feels her strongest. If she ever took a detour into the fashion world, she adds, her designs would capture power, confidence, and uniqueness.

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Aryna Sabalenka has carved a bold fashion identity through her standout deals with Nike and Audemars Piguet. Her Nike partnership defines her signature look: powerful, athletic, and stylish. From custom outfits to headline moments like the Nike Shox Z re-launch, she blends performance with personality, owning every moment both on the court and in front of the camera.

Off the court, she shines as a brand ambassador for luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet, where elegance meets her trademark power. While Wilson fuels her game with precision racquets, it’s Nike’s performance gear and Audemars Piguet’s timeless designs that highlight Sabalenka’s unique mix of strength, confidence, and sophistication.

The Australian Open fires up January 18, and there’s some serious competition for the title. Can Aryna snag another title in her slick new kit? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!