The New Adidas Y-3 Collection

Written by: Jonas Eriksson | August 16, 2025

The Adidas Y-3 Collection is a collaboration between Adidas and Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto. Since its debut in the early 2000s, Y-3 has redefined the way sportswear can merge with high fashion. They have just released a new collection for the US Open 2025 endorsed by athletes like Stefanos Tsitsipas, Maria Sakkari and Alexander Zverev.

What is Y-3?

The “Y” stands for Yohji Yamamoto, while the “3” represents Adidas’s iconic three stripes. Y-3 symbolizes a blend of avant-garde design and athletic heritage. It for sure looks different than what you might be used to on a tennis court.

Where to buy the Y-3 pieces? Find them at our partners below:

Highlights from the Y-3 Tennis Collection

Men’s Apparel

  • Freelift Top – A slim-fit crewneck featuring subtle graphics, moisture-wicking fabric, and underarm panels designed for unrestricted swings.
  • Tank – A sleek, sleeveless option that delivers ventilation and freedom of movement.
  • Zip Top – A modern half-zip with minimalist Y-3 detailing and functional layering options.
  • Shorts – Lightweight and engineered for mobility, available with or without integrated compression tights.

Women’s Apparel

  • WOW Dress – A piece with asymmetrical graphics, built-in bra support, and a matching shortie. Designed to perform while making a bold visual impact.
  • Match Skirts, Tanks & Crop Tops

Footwear

  • Avacourt 2 Y-3 (Women) – A refined update offering cushioning and stability in a sleek silhouette.
  • Barricade 13 Y-3 (Men & Women) – A modern re-engineered classic with outstanding durability, stability, and comfort.
  • Cybersonic 2 Y-3 (Men) – Futuristic design meets court-ready responsiveness for aggressive movers.

Why Adidas Y-3?

Performance Fabrics

Technologies like CLIMACOOL and Boost cushioning ensure comfort in demanding match play.

Avant-Garde Aesthetic

Asymmetric cuts, bold graphics, and minimalist branding set Y-3 apart from standard tennis apparel.

Sustainability

Many Y-3 garments incorporate recycled materials, aligning with modern eco-friendly performance wear.

Summary

What do you think of the Adidas Y-3 Collection? Too much or nice to see something a little different? Or could they have taken it even further?

Let us know your favorite tennis apparel right now in the comments.

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11 comments

  1. Seeing tennis players like Auger-Aliassime and Tien playing the US Open with the same designed jersey left me intrigued.. What does it represent? And what does Y-3 stands for ?

  2. I’m a big fan of Adidas but not a fan of the graphics on Y3 tennis uniforms featured at the US Open. I’m not sure what black, rust and beige figure represents, but I am sure that it’s not very attractive.

  3. That’s the most hideous design I’ve seen. It looks like a combination of dried blood stains and poop. You should read the Twitter comments. Every adidas designer should be fired. Maybe Cracker Barrel can use some of them.

  4. I love the color and design of the Y-3 collection. Very exciting, different and bold. Jessica Pegula wore it well!

  5. What an ugly shirt. I saw Pegula wearing, who always wears horrible outfits, and thought it was a Llama on the side. Now more players are wearing it? Good grief, hideous.

Jonas Eriksson

Jonas has been known as "tennis nerd" mainly for his obsessing about racquets and gear. Plays this beautiful sport almost every day.