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Fellow tennis legend Venus Williams also features in the French brand’s “Play With Icons” campaign.<\/p>\n

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From the Met Gala to the Net Gala?<\/p>\n

Well, not quite, but either way, Novak Djokovic is the King of the Court in Lacoste\u2019s\u00a0newest campaign.<\/p>\n

Starring in \u201cPlay With Icons\u201d, the 24-time major champion was giving his majesty. In the photograph, a golden net serves as a cape to complete an immaculate off-white fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Each ambassador-iconic piece pairing becomes a modern myth: an iconic fashion story captured in an unforgettable frame.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201cThe image celebrates both the man and the garment, honoring Djokovic\u2019s undisputed GOAT status while reaffirming the polo\u2019s place in the pantheon of fashion and sport icons,\u201d the French brand said of the look.<\/p>\n

The Serbian, who opted out of\u00a0this week’s Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome\u00a0and turns 38 on May 22, is expected to next take the court at Roland Garros. The last time Djokovic stood on Court Philippe Chatrier, he was crowned Olympic champion after completing a Golden Slam with his victory over Spain\u2019s Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris 2024 Games.<\/p>\n

Djokovic wasn\u2019t the only member of tennis royalty to feature in Lacoste\u2019s rollout. For Venus Williams \u201crises like a goddess from a sculptural pleated form, crowned with equally elegant pleats\u2014a tribute to Lacoste\u2019s innovative savoir-faire of this signature style.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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“Holding a pearlescent tennis ball, (Venus) embodies the undisputed living legend, redefining grace, power, and inventiveness.”<\/p>\n

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On Monday, Williams represented Lacoste in high fashion circles\u00a0with her tenniscore tribute\u00a0at the Met Gala. She last competed on tour at the 2024 Miami Open and was recently announced among TNT’s commentary lineup for the upcoming Paris major.<\/p>\n

Joining the two tennis powerhouses include Wang Yibo, Ad\u00e8le Exarchopoulos, and Pierre Niney.<\/p>\n

According to Lacoste, \u201c\u2018Play With Icons\u2019 celebrates the icons that lie at the heart of the Lacoste brand today: its timeless, universal pieces \u2014 and the bold personalities who wear them every day. Each ambassador-iconic piece pairing becomes a modern myth: an iconic fashion story captured in an unforgettable frame.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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