Since Murray is an Under Armour athlete, yet wore Adidas sneakers during his first US Open match, Adidas wasted no time in taking a friendly jab at Under Armour via Twitter.
Thorogood builds on its legacy with its new outdoor collection, designed for those who play as hard as they work. “We had two or three options going simultaneously to ensure one would be perfect for him,” Rattet says. Today, Under Armour announced the addition of professional tennis player Andy Murray to its roster of world championship athletes. “We turned product in record time.” Even though UA has a top women’s player, Sloane Stephens, outfitted in their product, they built the Murray shoe from the ground up, with a “completely different platform” than what Stephens wears.
In July 2013, he became the first British male in 77 years to win the coveted Wimbledon Championships in London. One designer made stops in Paris, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona and London within a span of a few weeks, working in trips to China with engineers to get more samples. “He is very in tune with his body, which is great for us on the product creation side, we can really uncover and build product that suits his needs.”. The British player has now found a new endorsement, Castore , that … But the process was tricky, as UA designers were flying all over the world to keep up with Murray, showing him samples along the way. Check out our collection of Andy Murray tennis clothing below. Former Rays prospect Brandon Martin was convicted Wednesday of three counts of first-degree murder.
Rattet says they did their best to change that as speedily has possible. “We wanted to give him a cool, low-profile aesthetic but with traction, flex and durability.”. “Andy’s remarkable character, competitive spirit and unmatched ability make him the perfect fit for our family.”, Murray’s manager, Matt Gentry, added, “Andy is very committed and focused when it comes to training and preparation, so the new partnership with Under Armour is an exciting and ideal match. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC.
The launch of the Clutchfit Pursuit comes with a subtle touch to Murray’s style, using an “AM” logo on the tongue as the main call-out. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Clutchfit tech UA employs in cleats, basketball, running and more features two-way stretch synthetic matched with an overlay to provide flexibility when needed—a key ask of Murray—and the ability to “lock in like a second skin.”.
Now with 31 career titles, he is commonly considered a top contender in Grand Slam tournaments. That will all change in the hard court season and ahead of the U.S. Open, when Under Armour will show Murray’s personality, playing with patterns—camo is coming—and colors from toe to head. 3-seeded Murray took to the court in Under Armour … Murray wore the sneakers again at Wimbledon, where he was beaten by Roger Federer in straight sets during the semifinal match.
The tennis pro finally debuted Under Armour’s Clutchfit Pursuit shoe on court at the Aegon Championship at Queen’s Club in June and took home his fourth Queen’s Club title. “Working with Andy has been great,” he tells SI.com. Rattet says UA’s designs are “born on court” and they first want to make sure Murray has all he needs before they start moving the shoe toward collegiate programs and eventually retail. How Kobe Bryant, Kung Fu helped Serena design her Wimbledon shoe. 3-seeded Murray took to the court in Under Armour above the ankles but opted for a pair of Adidas Barricade tennis shoes — made by his former sponsor.
Want to read more articles like this one? Andy Murray debuted the Under Armour Clutchfit Pursuit at Queen’s Club in June 2015. All Rights Reserved. From the outset, Murray’s desire was for a lightweight offering that didn’t drag him down, but still offered durability. Currently ranked number six in the world, Murray is a dominant figure and is one of the most accomplished names in the sport. Today, Under Armour announced the addition of professional tennis player Andy Murray to its roster of world championship athletes.
He’s teamed up with Under Armour to create a range of clothing designed with the modern tennis player in mind. “I am very honored and excited to be joining Team Under Armour and to help them tell their story globally,” said Murray. “Traditionally, tennis is sturdier, (the shoes) look really industrial,” Rattet says. All rights reserved. Andy Murray won his first-round US Open match with a 7-5, 6-3, 4-6 and 6-1 score over Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday night. The No. “It has been a whirlwind, but he is a consummate professional in terms of preparation, how he attacks training and preparation for the game.”, Federer, Murray, Serena, Sharapova and more talk ahead of Wimbledon. “We needed to work real quick to get him in product,” Rattet says. Athlete performance and product innovation are the brand’s core pillars, which will have strong benefits for Andy and the team in 2015 and beyond.”. #ImpactTheGamepic.twitter.com/9rXFn5SpA7, — adidas tennis (@adidastennis) September 2, 2015. Andy Murray won his first-round US Open match with a 7-5, 6-3, 4-6 and 6-1 score over Nick Kyrgios on Tuesday night. Murray broke into the Top 100 in 2005 and won his first career title in 2006. Neither Under Armour or Murray have commented on the switch. You can choose armour, or you can choose a weapon. Tim Newcomb covers stadiums, design and gear for Sports Illustrated. But you can blame a bit of a subdued debut to the Wimbledon rules on color, which Rattet says they were happy to adhere to out of respect for history. Based on what he’s been photographed wearing on court in Miami, nothing confirmed.
... Andy will wear under armour. Andy Murray hasn’t lost yet wearing Under Armour’s first-ever men’s tennis shoe, built specifically for and with the Scot. Looking like Andy’s kit sponsors after the 31st Dec will be Castore for apparel and Nike for shoes. It is about Murray. Under Armour vice president of footwear Josh Rattet likes the start.