Star Studded: The Nike Primetime Knockout Event 2010
With one of the most serious grand-slams of the year around the corner, a little fun and games wouldn’t hurt anyone. The Nike Primetime knockout event gave the professionals enough leverage to enjoy themselves until the ‘real’ games begin.
The enthralling event took place on the 25th of August 2010 at the Pier 54, in Manhattan, New York. World no. 1 Rafael Nadal along with the legendary John McEnroe made appearances at the event. The two were joined by Russia’s Maria Sharapova and the Swiss Maestro, Roger Federer.
Israeli Model and Actress, Bar Rafaeli was also part of the event. She was accompanied by New York Giant, Justin Tuck, along with Russian tennis star, Victroia Azarenka. America’s hottie, Bradley Cooper and Sami Ahmad were also featured at the match.
Serena participated in the tournament in spite of the fact that she had recently undergone surgery on her right foot. The athlete cut her foot on glass at a restaurant, shortly after winning the 2010 Wimbledon title.
The sportswoman however, couldn’t have looked better. With her hair done up nicely, Serena wore a black Nike drop-shoulder top with black opaque tights. The stylish black Nike shoe on her left foot compensated for the cast on her right foot. As always, she was also wearing jewelry that went well with her look.
The beautiful Bar Rafaeli was paired up with Spainish stud, Rafael Nadal for mixed doubles. Both of the individuals sported all-black outfits. Rafa wore a black pair of shorts to go with his black, v-necked tee with hints of grey and green.
Bar wore a black sleeveless dress that went with a white pair of Nike trainers. The two looked good together on court according to the spectators. The crowd shared a laugh as Serena asked Rafa to show off his abs during the match.
Young at heart, Mr. McEnroe was making the goofiest possible expressions on court. Surprisingly enough, his outfit was the jazziest of all. The sportsman wore a light grey ‘graphic’ Nike tee to go with his grey shorts and black Nike cap.
Federer’s infamous partner from the New York Tennis league, Sami Ahmad, asked the professional for a hug. Roger was all smiles while hugging the young man. The two also high-fived each other on various stages in the match.
Roger wore a navy-blue outfit. His collared tee with white lining was matched with his shorts of the same color. With a Nike swoosh on his sleeve and the ‘RF’ imprinted along his chest, Federer entertained the crowd with his antics.
Bradley Cooper and Maria Sharapova seemed to have ‘hit it off’ as both of them were clearly seen having a great time playing on one team. The American hunk high-fived Sharapova in his white, red and black Nike tee that went with his black shorts and white trainers.
Maria looked like an absolute Barbie-doll in her deep purple dress. The dress featured a yellow swoosh along the top of it and was matched with white Nike trainers. The sportswoman giggled and threw her hands in the air while playing doubles with Cooper.
Tuck went with a very plain look. The New York Giant wore plain black Nike track pants with a white collared tee and a white pair of trainers. In contrast to which, Azarenka wore a grey mini-skirt with a light green sleeveless top to go with her trainers of the same color.
Nadal’s team was verily defeated by Azarenka’s team. Alongside which, team Sharapova beat team Federer. The celebrities were seen laughing and smiling together in the post-event presser.
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