Ralph Lauren's Longstanding US Open Collection Looks Aces Off the Courts

The tennis world's favorite collaboration runs the gamut from preppy rugbies, to breezy linen shirts, and embroidered button-ups.Courtesy of Ralph LaurenIf the tennis freaks in your life have been a bit distracted the last few days, go easy on them. The US Open is approaching faster than a Jannik Sinner forehand down the line. As we wrap our heads around the latest tournament, we have Polo Ralph Lauren’s recently released US Open collection to serve as a nice warm-up, at least for those of us not participating in the final Grand Slam of the year.Polo has long been one of the official merchandise partners for the tournament, and they have dropped more than 60 pieces tied explicitly to the Open. And lest you think it might get repetitive, Polo packed the collection with more variety than Carlos Alcaraz’s arsenal of exquisite shots. Hyper technical on-court gear? Check. Vintage-inspired knitwear? Buckle up. The exact same gear worn by chair umps and ball crews? Yessir. Classic tees and embroidered button-ups? Who do you think is behind this?And as a result, what we’re left with is one of the most interesting, unexpected and comprehensive merch drops of the year, one so well-considered that calling it merch feels utterly reductive. But considering there’s quite a bit to sift through and only a few days left before the shots start flying, we thought we’d round up some of our favorites below, so check those out or head on over to Polo yourself to see it all. Oh, and don’t wait long, because this stuff is already flying off the shelves.Ralph Lauren US Open Hit-ListThe Baseline Ball ShortsPolo Ralph Lauren US Open 6" Ball Crew ShortRead MoreThe Retro RugbyPolo Ralph Lauren US Open Polo Tennis Rugby ShirtRead MoreThe Grand Slam Graphic TeePolo Ralph Lauren US Open Classic Fit Graphic T-ShirtRead MoreThe Umpire Inspired KnitPolo Ralph Lauren US Open Cable-Knit Umpire CardiganRead MorePolo Ralph LaurenUS Open Big Fit Logo SweatshirtAll the comfort, oversized glory found on the '90s-indebted Big Fit quarter-zip, combined with all the 2026 performance tech you could ask for.Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open 6" Ball Crew ShortLeague matches in these would feel electric.Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open Polo Tennis Polo ShirtA royal blue reminder that the US Open isn't played at the All England Club and the merch has zero reason to subscribe to any of their rules.Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open Polo Tennis Rugby ShirtWho knew that pulling in references from three different sports would work so seamlessly. (The answer is Ralph Lauren.)Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open Ball Crew Track PantBuilt to handle the rigors of ball crew duty, comfortable enough to wear on the couch for rounds on end.Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open Souvenir JacketThey're calling the orange on these sleeves and the Honey Deuce melon balls pairing one of the darkhorse contenders to make out of the top half of the mixed-doubles bracket.Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open Fleece Long-Sleeve Polo ShirtA friendly reminder that the high of the US Open lasts well after Super Saturday and that means you will be playing (or pretending to play) in fleece-worthy weather.Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open Classic Fit Graphic T-ShirtNo one does a souvenir tee quite like Polo.Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open Cable-Knit Umpire CardiganChair umpires are going to catch a lot of heat while wearing this cardigan, but you won't.Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open 7.5" Textured ShortI'll be honest, I'd never considered that my legs could have a thermal too and now I fear I won't be able to move on until I know how these wear.Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open Polo Tennis Chino Ball CapI understand the urge to keep this crisp, but it's going to look so much better when it's beat to hell.Polo Ralph LaurenUS Open Classic Fit Polo Bear T-ShirtWe're still waiting for a scouting report on the Polo Bear's ground game, but we do know that he once again has gotten off a massive outfit. (One you can also buy, fwiw.)Reed Nelson is a freelance writer for GQ Recommends covering menswear and gear. Before writing full time, he spent years working retail at Unionmade Goods, Gant Rugger, J.Crew, and Nike—experience that sharpened his eye for what’s actually worth buying. He’s also worked as an in-house copywriter for brands big and ... Read More