Reperto AGE202-1788705243116
US Open 2019
Campione
Rafael Nadal
Brand
Nike
Anno
2019
Museum Story
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Why this piece matters
Rafael Nadal Nike sleeveless tennis top from the 2019 US Open Day Session collection. Designed in a distinctive purple colourway, the shirt features Nadal’s signature Raging Bull logo and the Nike Swoosh in black on the chest. The lightweight, breathable performance construction reflects the modern evolution of the sleeveless silhouette that became one of the defining elements of Nadal’s visual identity on court.
Narrative
La narrazione curatoriale registrata per questo specifico Artifact.
The 2019 US Open marked another memorable chapter in Rafael Nadal’s relationship with New York. For the tournament’s day sessions, Nike created a distinctive purple sleeveless look paired with white shorts, while the night sessions featured a contrasting all-black design. The return of the sleeveless silhouette connected the Nadal of 2019 with the unmistakable visual identity of his early career, while its modern technical construction represented the evolution of both the player and Nike’s tennis apparel. The tournament would ultimately become historic for Nadal. He went on to capture the 2019 US Open title, defeating Daniil Medvedev in an extraordinary five-set final and claiming the 19th Grand Slam title of his career. Preserved in the AGE202 archive alongside the Night Session version, this Day Session shirt documents the two visual identities created for Nadal’s championship run in New York.
Historical Archive
Il periodo sportivo e storico documentato per questo Artifact.
Rafael Nadal entered the 2019 US Open as one of the leading contenders and produced another remarkable run in New York. During the tournament, his on-court wardrobe featured two contrasting Nike looks: a purple sleeveless outfit for day sessions and a black version for night sessions. Nadal progressed to the final, where he defeated Daniil Medvedev in five sets, 7–5, 6–3, 5–7, 4–6, 6–4. The victory gave Nadal his fourth US Open title and the 19th Grand Slam singles title of his career, bringing him within one major of Roger Federer’s then-record of 20. The 2019 tournament therefore represents an important moment in Nadal’s career, combining one of his most dramatic Grand Slam victories with the return of the sleeveless Nike aesthetic closely associated with his identity.
Curator's Note
AGE202
This piece represents more than a tournament colourway. The sleeveless silhouette is inseparable from Rafael Nadal’s visual identity and recalls the unmistakable style that accompanied his emergence as one of the defining players of his generation. The purple Day Session design gives that familiar silhouette a distinctly modern interpretation and creates a striking contrast with the black Night Session version from the same tournament. Preserving both versions within the AGE202 archive allows the 2019 US Open collection to be viewed as a complete visual chapter: two contrasting designs connected to one of the most significant Grand Slam runs of Nadal’s career.
AGE202 Digital Museum
Curatorial archive note
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Catalogo AGE202
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Numero archivio
AGE202-1788705243116
Informazioni del reperto
10 dati registrati
Certificazione museale
Documento digitale associato in modo univoco al reperto e conservato nell’archivio AGE202.
Certificate of authenticity
AGE202 attesta che il reperto descritto in questa pagina è stato catalogato con i propri dati identificativi, storici e fotografici. Il certificato collega il bene alla sua scheda museale digitale.
Codice univoco di autenticità
AGE202-000004
Stato certificazione
Identità verificata
Data emissione
06 settembre 2026
Curatore
AGE202 Museum
Numero archivio
AGE202-1788705243116
Note del certificato
This piece represents more than a tournament colourway. The sleeveless silhouette is inseparable from Rafael Nadal’s visual identity and recalls the unmistakable style that accompanied his emergence as one of the defining players of his generation. The purple Day Session design gives that familiar silhouette a distinctly modern interpretation and creates a striking contrast with the black Night Session version from the same tournament. Preserving both versions within the AGE202 archive allows the 2019 US Open collection to be viewed as a complete visual chapter: two contrasting designs connected to one of the most significant Grand Slam runs of Nadal’s career.
AGE202 Museum
Firma digitale del curatore
Reperto
Nike Rafa Nadal Collection
Available to Collect
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Archive Record
Scheda museale AGE202 registrata
Unique Identity
Numero archivio univoco
Authenticity
Autenticità documentata
Digital Certificate
Certificato AGE202 verificato
Rafael Nadal
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