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Ciao! And I mean hello in a big way to Starace in new Le Coq Sportif.

Potito Starace of Italy had an on-court look all his own at Roland Garros. Love this black as night shirt with the spectrum galley. The longish shorts have a dash of red over one pocket and orange over the other. The faded blue bandana and signature neck-wear add distinct personality -- cool kit.

The look? Le Coq Sportif: Challenger Black Tee, Club Black Short and Myth Tennis Shoe in white and champagne.

Stay tuned to ShopLeCoq for these good looks coming soon at retail. No word on pricing at the moment. I'll update in a comment as soon as I know.

Starace's racquet? Fischer M Pro 98, MSRP $189.99 USD. Racquet available at Tennis-Warehouse or find a retailer at Fischer Tennis.

Match Time Retro Style

Remember the rooster? Le Coq Sportif brings back the look of 1980's tennis with a line of  Yannick Noah era men's shirts. Made of 100 percent cotton these well made shirts fit like the loose, knit polos they are complete with traditional collar, side slits and a two button placket. Look for other styles in color blocked prints and Garcia-esque tie-die. The 1993 Roland Garros, 1982 Porquerolles, 1986 Roll Polo and Tie-Die editions all run $59.99 USD.

These shirts will appeal to the guy who likes to look a little retro and not super styled, retro-chic. The designs and colors go against 2008's current stream of bright accents, sleek designs and uber-performance tennis fabrics, but they are selling fast so there you have it; it's a look and style a lot of guys love. Look for them at www.tennis-warehouse.com. If you understand French you can also explore www.lecoqsportif.com.