Tenniscore: The Latest Athleisure Trend Sweeping the Fashion Scene

The U.S. Open has influenced fashion trends beyond the court, giving rise to 'tenniscore'—a blend of athleisure and country club aesthetics. Popular among students and professionals alike, the trend features pleated skirts, tennis dresses, and polo collars. Brands and social media influencers are driving the trend's mainstream acceptance.

As tennis fans relish the final matches of the U.S. Open, a segment of spectators and TV viewers are finding fashion inspiration in the year's last Grand Slam tournament. Cities from Australia to America are inundated with short pleated skirts, tennis dresses, and polo collars, making everyone look like they belong to an exclusive country club.

The trend, dubbed "tenniscore," is an extension of the athleisure movement, blending comfort and style. In Flushing Meadows, spectators flaunt these styles, and they're increasingly popular among students and professionals. According to Stacy Sierra, a 19-year-old who has never played tennis but owns several tennis skirts, the flowy material is preferable to denim, especially during the summer and early autumn.

Market analysts attribute the trend's timing to athleisure's growing popularity, the rise of sports like pickleball, and a desire for "polished comfort." Retailers are quick to capitalize, releasing tennis-inspired collections, while fashion influencers and social media personalities help cement tenniscore's mainstream appeal.

(With inputs from agencies.)