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Quickie Recap on Andy Murray's Kit at the US Open.

 

Well we didn't get to see enough of this guy did we? Andy Murray's kit at the US Open, pictured here on Andy...could be a model ehh?...this twin tipped  Scottish Blue and White 100 Year (of Fred Perry) U.S. Open shirt, $82 USD est, made of performance pique. It's out of stock in the UK (Andy's a good salesman for the brand) but I have seen it in the US at Tennis Express.

The jacket is the handsome 100 year US Open Tennis Bomber, 100% cotton, bright white with touches of the same Scottish blue. It's available at Fred Perry, $205. The short, the same Performance Tennis Short Murray has worn for a while.

Tradition loving guys if your white tennis bomber is looking tired and dingy -- and I know you're out there because I've seen you -- it's time to pick up a fresh one. This one fits the bill.

Image: Nick Griffiths

Andy Murray to Wear Fred Perry Revival at Wimbledon.

Andy Murray has been wearing a jazzier than usual Fred Perry crew for the last few tournaments but he's about to switch things up and go back to some serious classics. Beginning with Wimbledon, Andy and his brother Jamie will wear a new Fred Perry line designed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the line's namesake's birth.

Bright white collared polo, double dark green accents, a v-neck cable stitch sweater and vest, and shorter shorts (not THAT short really). This is a style that has lived on through older generations whose thriftiness has prevented them from tossing the relics of tennis past. Well the look is back and a whole lot of freshened up -- did you know Andy could look this refined? No sideburns here. Purist retro lovers will eat this up.

Andy will wear the champion's clothes complete with laurel wreath and A.M. initials while working to achieve what no British man has since Fred Perry himself in 1936, win Wimbledon.

 The Special Edition 100 Year Fred Perry Shirt and  line is available online at Fred Perry. We don't get the AM initials though -- like RF, that's just for the pro.

Images: Nick Griffiths

Andy Murray Wins Men's Sony Ericsson Singles. Here's His Gear.

Congrats to Andy Murray who captured his third ATP title of the season Sunday winning against fellow HEAD player Novak Djokovic. 

“I think any time you win a tournament, obviously it gives you confidence,” said Murray. “The Masters 1000s... they're tough tournaments to win. Like all of your wins, it contributes to your confidence going into the slams.”

Andy (and his brother Jamie) wore a bespoke Fred Perry top, a custom colored version of the Australian Open T, $52. USD and Men's Performance shorts, $44. Hmmm,  anyone else not happy about the custom trend in tennis? Nike is doing this and now Fred Perry. C'mon guys, we want the real deal, not versions of.

Andy's stick? Microgel Radical MP, $210 USD. Shoes? adidas Barricade V.

TennisExpress carries Fred Perry in the US. Visit HEAD for more info and where to buy on the racquet OR test drive at Tennis-Warehouse.

Andy Murray Wears Scottish Blue at Indian Wells.

Looking for Andy Murray's shirt at Indian Wells? It's the Fred Perry US Open T-shirt in Scottish/Blue, $52 USD. Not new but nice looking for sure and still available. It's made of Activair fabric designed to keep you cool and dry and contains 38% recycled polyester (file that under green effort).

Find a retailer at Fred Perry. You won't find the shirt on their site OR a mention of their winning ambassador. Strange. Tennis Express carries the shirt in the U.S.

The Gear that Rocked With Andy Murray's Game

Following in the footsteps of Arthur Ashe and Jimmy Connors, Andy Murray wore Fred Perry at the U.S. Open. This top and short are part of Fred Perry's 2008 Grand Slam range. Activeair fabric, ergonomic seams and a clean, loose silhouette make this performance line comfy on court, a great choice for the player who likes more of an untailored, everyday style. Pictured here is the limestone and french navy US Open Match tee, L 35 (app. $61 USD) and the Fred Perry Short 08, L 30 (app. $53 USD).

Andy's racquet is the HEAD MicroGEL Radical MP, his brand of choice since age 12. This was his first career grand-slam final.

Check out more on Andy's racquet at Tennis-Warehouse or HEAD.

You can buy the Fred Perry pieces online at PWP Sport, England. Learn more about the line at Fred Perry.