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The fourth entry in the Roger-Rafa playing attire design contest reminds me of childhood field trips to Nayong Pilipino.

Designer: Maan

Designer’s statement: “This is a Filipino culture-inspired tennis attire for Rafa and Roger. Both players are wearing materials made of Philippine textiles: piña cloth, tubaw head wrap, and embroidered fabric. Notice the shell accessories and the hand and arm cuffs.”

In the women’s final today, Samantha Stosur meets Francesca Schiavone in what may be the quietest (lowest-decibel) women’s match in recent memory.

The men’s final at Roland Garros tomorrow will be contested by Rafael Nadal and Robin Soderling. Rafa was asked what kind of weather he would like for the final. He replied, “Always sun. Because sun is energy. Everything is nicer with the sun. My balls are getting more topspin.”