Emma Raducanu is a teen tennis sensation who’s name has been cropping up more and more as she continues to fly through tournaments.
The 19-year-old British player has wowed sports fans over the last 12 months, becoming a US Open champion and winning Sports Personality of the Year 2021.
But it’s not just her skills as a player that people are interested in - it’s her sense of style too.
After the teenager won her senior debut in Melbourne on Tuesday, it’s reported that searches for ‘Nike tennis skirt’ soared over 500% - according to Lovethesales.com.
If sporty styling is set to become a 2022 trend, then Raducanu is certainly leading it.
Should you be inspired by the tennis skirt trend, here are six stylish options to shop now.
Boohoo
This wrap pleated tennis skirt from Boohoo comes in sand and black, and is currently 25% off.
The £15 skirt is a fashionable take on a practical tennis skirt, ‘cut near the waist for a super complimentary fit’, according to the retailer.
Available in a small range of sizes from 6 to 12, Boohoo deem this dreamy mini skirt a ‘guaranteed wardrobe essential’.
Boohoo added: “Pair with a cute crop, chunky trainers and ankle socks and get ready to cause a storm.”
Nike
The NikeCourt Advantage Skirt is a practical option if you fancy hitting the court.
Currently reduced to £34.97 down from £49.95, the blue colour really emulates the styles that Nike sponsored sports player Emma typically wears.
Available in sizes 4 to 22, Nike said: “The lightweight design is crafted using layers of pleats that spin and flare while you run the court. The slightly higher rise and wide waistband hug and support your waist and create a chic look when you tuck in your top.”
Nike provides Emma’s clothes and shoes for the court, so this is a great option to get the Raducanu look.
ASOS
Emma might not be the only tennis player to inspire the pleated skirt trend, as this one from Weekday on ASOS is named the ‘Serena’ - after court talent Serena Williams.
The white skirt was originally marked at £25, but is on sale for £13.75, nearly half price. It’s part of the brand’s ‘responsible’ edit, with a high, elasticated waist and pleated front.
Available in sizes 6 to 22, the Swedish brand prides itself on offering ‘super-fresh’ styles.
Lululemon
Great for sports, the Lululemon pace rival mid rise skirt comes in an array of fabulous colours so you can be the best dressed on the court.
It’s been dubbed the ‘perfect running skort’ by reviewers, and even has a ‘hidden’ media pocket where you can feed your headphone cord.
The skirt comes in white, black, coral and two shades of pink, available in US sizes 0 to 26, which is a UK 8 to 30.
One reviewer of the £56 skort said: “I absolutely LOVE the pace rival skirt. Its soooooo stylish and brilliantly functional.”
Pretty Little Thing
From the PLT plus size range, this pleated side split tennis skirt comes in sizes 16 to 30.
Available in stylish khaki, black and white, it’s a bargain at £10.50, down from £15.
Pretty Little Thing said: “Add a seriously chic touch to your look this season with this tennis skirt doll. Team with a white tee and fresh kicks for a cool, off-duty combo.”
Superdry
Another stunning blue option is Superdry’s ‘c ode essential tennis skirt’, coming in at £39.
Described as ‘a classic and comfortable design’ with sleep and sporty style.
The skirt is slim fit with an elastic waistband - and shoppers can get 10% off their order when they sign up to the Superdry newsletter for the first time.
