Illustration of a woman with her hair transforming into forest and ocean scenes, celebrating 75 years of breaking barriers, with the US Open 2025 logo at the bottom.
Mockup of a poster for the 2025 US Open tennis tournament, celebrating 75 years of breaking barriers, with a stylized profile outline of a woman's head and a tennis player silhouette inside, surrounded by layers of blue shades and yellow accents.

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The Legends Capsule draws inspiration from the official US Open 2025 theme, honoring Althea Gibson—the first Black competitor at the tournament. Just as the theme art celebrates her legacy with bold expression, this collection expands the conversation by bringing fashion and creativity into the world of tennis.

The US Open is no longer just about competition—it’s also a stage for style, self-expression, and culture, rooted in the energy of Queens, New York. The Legends Capsule channels that spirit with limited-edition shirts, prints, and stickers created in drawn and designed by Kaylyn J. Hill (KJH, Founder of ADBC). It’s about honoring history while reimagining where the game and its culture can go next.

A collage of four black and white photos featuring female golfers and a male golfer. The top left shows a woman in a white dress swinging a golf club on a golf course. The top middle depicts a woman holding a tennis racket and smiling at the camera. The bottom left features a woman with a hat holding a golf club in a poised stance. The right photo displays a man crouching on a golf course, lining up a putt with a golf club, with spectators in the background.
A woman with short curly hair, wearing a white shirt and a blue blazer, holding a tennis racket in front of a plain wall.

ALTHEA GIBSON

The Legends Capsule carries the message “In honor of Althea” as a tribute to Althea Gibson, the first Black athlete to compete at the US Open in 1950. Gibson broke barriers on and off the court, paving the way for future generations of players to step into spaces where they were once excluded. Her courage and triumph redefined what was possible, and this collection honors her legacy through design, storytelling, and cultural celebration.

A Legacy Carried Forward

From Althea Gibson’s groundbreaking debut to the dominance of Serena Williams and the rising brilliance of Coco Gauff, Black women have shaped the history and the future of tennis. Serena’s unmatched power and grace made her a global icon, while Coco represents the new generation pushing the game forward with fresh energy and determination. Together, they embody the multigenerational presence of Black women in tennis—proof that the door Gibson opened continues to create space for legends to rise.

A female tennis player holds a tennis racket during a match, wearing a black dress with sparkly details and a headband, with a focused expression.

Serena Williams

Serena Williams is a true US Open icon. She won the Women’s Singles title six times (1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2013, 2014) and captured two Women’s Doubles titles (1999, 2009) with her sister Venus. Serena’s dominance in New York not only redefined the game with her power and presence, but also inspired generations of athletes to see themselves as champions on tennis’s biggest stage.

Female tennis player in white outfit holding a tennis racket, ready for a serve, on a green court.

COCO GAUFF

Coco Gauff made history at the 2023 US Open, winning the Women’s Singles title at just 19 years old, becoming the youngest American champion since Serena Williams in 1999. Her breakthrough victory marked a defining moment in tennis, cementing her as the future of the sport and continuing the legacy of Black women shaping the game.

The Legends Tee 🎾

The Legends Tee 🎾

US Open 2025 Legends Tee

The centerpiece of the Legends Capsule. This tee fuses sport, art, and culture into one bold statement.

On the front, a clean US Open 2025 logo sits on the chest—minimal but powerful. Turn around, and the back bursts to life with a dripping tennis ball layered over a custom gradient, paying tribute to legends past and present. Anchored with the words “In honor of Althea,” the design nods to Althea Gibson’s groundbreaking legacy while pushing tennis culture forward.

Lightweight, breathable, and made for movement, this shirt is more than merch—it’s a collectible piece of tennis history you can wear on and off the court. Available only in limited quantities.

Black and white photo of a tennis player in a white outfit and sneakers, preparing to hit a shot on a tennis court with an audience watching in the background.
A female tennis player standing on a tennis court holding a racket, wearing a black tutu-like skirt, white sneakers, black fishnet stockings, and a black and brown sleeveless top, with a crowd in the background.
Female tennis player in a neon yellow outfit celebrating on the court with a tennis racket in hand, with a crowd in the background.
A woman in a white dress holding a tennis racket, smiling, at a stadium tennis court.
Tennis player on a blue court, holding a tennis racket, serving or striking a ball, dressed in colorful sportswear with a headband.
A female athlete wearing a USA tennis uniform is jumping on a clay tennis court while hitting a ball with a tennis racket during a match at the Olympics.
A woman with short curly hair smiling and holding a tennis racket, dressed in a blue suit and white shirt.
A woman with braided hair decorated with colorful beads, wearing a black and white Puma sports shirt, appears to be celebrating on a tennis court, with a determined and joyful expression.
A female tennis player kneeling on a clay court, crying with her hands on her thighs, holding a tennis racket on the ground beside her.