For the second consecutive year, the Australian Open final is a showdown between two Nike-sponsored athletes. This time, Aryna Sabalenka takes on Madison Keys in what promises to be an electrifying match. Let’s dive into the gear powering their game, from tennis shoes and apparel to racquets.
Aryna Sabalenka: Nike dress and Wilson racquet
Aryna Sabalenka has advanced to the Australian Open final for the third consecutive year, showcasing her confidence with a commanding victory over her close friend Paula Badosa. The world No. 1 promotes Nike’s latest Melbourne collection, defined by dresses featuring a cami overlay, with vibrant teal and yellow tones taking center stage. For those who prefer a more understated look, the collection also includes neutral shades like cave stone and medium ash.
“It’s been a dream…” 🥹
Aryna Sabalenka will join a list of 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐒 if she wins her third #AusOpen title on Saturday 🏆🇦🇺 pic.twitter.com/eG1OegDPJb
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Sabalenka opted for the yellow version of the Nike Women’s Spring Melbourne Dress, featuring a bold, high-voltage spaghetti strap top layer over a vibrant luminous green base. Designed with engineered mesh zones, the dress offers superior ventilation to keep the Grand Slam champion cool during intense matches.
Nike’s signature Dri-FIT technology ensures efficient sweat-wicking for maximum comfort. Crafted from a blend of 90% polyester and 10% elastane, the dress incorporates at least 75% recycled polyester fibers, reflecting Nike’s commitment to eco-friendly innovation.
Sabalenka has been seen wearing personalized Nike Zoom NXT shoes adorned with a striking tiger image and tiger-print laces, reflecting her distinctive tiger tattoo and embodying her on-court persona.
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The top seed’s red Wilson tennis bag boasts an adorable charm: two miniature Australian Open trophies and two yellow tennis balls dangling from the strap. Will the Belarusian add another trophy-and-ball set to her collection after Saturday’s final?
It’s all in the details for Aryna Sabalenka 🏆🇦🇺🏆🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/sphJKJa9O5
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When it comes to a tennis racquet, Sabalenka plays with Wilson Blade 98 18×20 v9.
Madison Keys: Nike dress and Yonex racquet
Two-time Grand Slam finalist Madison Keys is wearing the Nike Spring Melbourne Dress, just like her upcoming opponent. However, Keys has opted for the mineral teal colorway.
Also just like Sabalenka, Keys is wearing an unavailable Nike tennis shoe – the Air Zoom Vapor X model.
An interesting story is that about Keys’ tennis racquet. After making the change from Wilson to Yonex, the American clinched the Adelaide International title and is now just one match away from winning the Australian Open with her new racquet. What an incredible advertisement for Yonex! According to Tennis Warehouse, Keys’ model is Yonex EZONE 98 (2025).
The 19th seed carries her equipment in the Yonex Pro Tournament Bag Cobalt Blue.
Read more: Explore our comprehensive coverage of the 2025 Australian Open fashion.
