TennisExpress.com Announces Line-up of Racquets and Apparel used in the 2008 French Open

    /24-7PressRelease/ - AUSTIN, TX, June 03, 2008 - At this year's French Open, (leading clay court tennis tournament in the world), the top men and women players from the ATP and WTA are showing off the latest tennis racquets, shoes, apparel, bags, strings and more. Top brands such as Prince, Adidas, Wilson, and Nike are on display as these professionals seek the title.

Rafael Nadal, the undefeated ATP player at the French Open, is using the Babolat Aeropro Drive Cortex racquet which offers excellent access to spin and is designed with the Cortex system that filters out harmful vibrations. Like its predecessor, classic Aeropro Drive, this racquet features the same AeroModular technology that allows for a more aerodynamic frame to increase the headspeed to provide more power and control for the user. Nadal is wearing Nike Shoes and Apparel.

The Babolat Aeropro Drive Cortex racquets, Nadal's shoes, apparel, strings and more, can be found at the bottom of this page:
http://www.tennisexpress.com/storeitems.asp?fscat=240.

WTA players, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova, are both sporting Nike shoes and apparel, but have unique tastes when it comes to racquets.

Serena Williams, along with her sister Venus Williams, is using racquets from the Wilson K Blade Team: strong and stable, designed to deliver a solid feel for accurate and dependable shot making from anywhere in the court.

The Wilson K Blade racquets, Williams' shoes, apparel, strings and more, can be found at the bottom of this page: http://www.tennisexpress.com/storeitems.asp?fscat=1523.

Maria Sharapova is using the Prince O3 White tennis racquet. Perfect for advanced players, the Prince O3 White offers comfort and increased power for big serves, as well as a generous sweet spot and maneuverable feel.

The Prince O3 White tennis racquets, Sharapova's shoes, apparel, strings and more, can be found at the bottom of this page: http://www.tennisexpress.com/storeitems.asp?fscat=1511.

ATP players Roger Federer and Andy Roddick sport different apparel and tennis racquets all together. Roger Federer's racquet is the Wilson K 6.1 Tour 90, designed for players with long, fast strokes and superior technique. The racquet's small head size, tight string pattern, and heavier weight provides a exceptional amount of control. Federer is wearing Nike Shoes and Apparel.

The Wilson K 6.1 Tour 90 racquets, Federer's shoes, apparel, strings and more, can be found at the bottom of this page: http://www.tennisexpress.com/storeitems.asp?fscat=239.

Andy Roddick's racquet of choice is the Babolat Pure Drive Roddick Plus, which is also designed with the Cortex system that filters out harmful vibrations and enhances the feel of the ball. The racquet is appropriate for hitting angles with topspin and slice, and its extended length makes it ideal for two-handed shots. Roddick is wearing Babolat Propulse tennis shoes and using Pro Hurricane Tour and VS Natural Gut Hybrid tennis string.

The Babolat Pure Drive Roddick Plus racquets, Roddick's shoes, apparel, strings and more, can be found at the bottom of this page: http://www.tennisexpress.com/storeitems.asp?fscat=77.

ABOUT TENNISEXPRESS.COM:

TennisExpress.com offers customers the best brands and selection with exceptional customer service. Racquets, Shoes, Apparel and Bags from Nike, Wilson, Prince, Babolat, Head, Adidas, Fila, Reebok, Under Armour, Fred Perry, K-Swiss, New Balance, Asics and much more. Each team member prides themselves in their motto "We know tennis." Besides racquets, shoes, apparel and bags, TennisExpress.com carries ball and stringing machines, training equipment, backboards and accessories. They have the largest selection of tennis books, videos, posters, calendars, player autographs, trading/collector cards and memorabilia. If it's tennis, you'll find it at TennisExpress.com! They want to be your #1 source for all your tennis gear needs. TennisExpress.com provides customers around the globe with quality tennis products and outstanding customer service.

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