‘A mini climate-control system’: the tech behind sportswear at the Australian Open

When a tennis player serves at 200km/h in 30°C heat, their clothing isn’t just fabric. It becomes a key part of their performance.

Modern tennis wear functions as a mini climate-control system that responds to the athlete’s physiological changes in real time.

The 2025 Australian Open has showcased several groundbreaking technologies in action. Here are a few of the best examples.

Thousands of microscopic vents

Developed by sportswear company Asics, the outfit worn by Australia’s Alex de Minaur demonstrates an example of thermal…

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