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Fashion has had a long-standing role in the sport of tennis and players’ clothing choices continue to evolve each year. The final Grand Slam of the season offered another opportunity for the game’s stars to put some seriously stylish sportswear on display. Even the tennis-loving, Vogue magazine editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, skipped out on a few Fashion Week shows to catch the action and check out the attire. The tournament was full of style winners and losers but A Glam Slam took a look at the most memorable sartorial statements from the 2012 U.S. Open:

The U.S. Open marked the end of two great tennis careers. Both Kim Clijsters and Andy Roddick retired from the game following tournament play, and they did so in style. Clijsters was dressed in Fila’s limited-edition “Tennis Star” collection. The special line of apparel and accessories was developed to honor the tennis champ, with a star pattern representing Kim’s 11 years with the Fila brand and 4 Grand Slam wins.

Andy Roddick accented his Lacoste gear with a memorable pair of Bablot kicks. The limited-edition version of the brand’s Propulse 3 shoe featured red, white and blue hues and a stars and stripes design.

New clothing sponsors for Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Novak Djokovic resulted in updates in their on-court styling. Just before the tournament, Mattek-Sands signed an endorsement deal with rock ‘n’ roll inspired fashion label, Andrew Charles. Sands will sport the gear both on and off-the-court and fans got a first look at the U.S. Open. Her edgy sense of style was on full display when she paired an Andrew Charles tank with her signature high socks and bright red kicks.

Novak Djokovic made the switch from Sergio Tacchini to Japanese clothing brand, UNIQLO, prior to the French Open. His previously patterned Tacchini gear was replaced with UNIQLO’s clean lines, simplistic design and great blue coloring. Djokovic also launched a performance wear collection with the brand which will include the gear he wears on-court.

The neon trend that was dominant during the Spring and Summer seasons also made its way onto the U.S. Open courts. From brightly colored dresses, tanks and tees, to sneakers and accessories, a wide range of athletes were rocking the trend. Included in the mix were both Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka, who provided a colorful women’s final.

It was the ultimate of edition of “who wore it best” for adidas athletes at the U.S. Open. Several of the brand’s male and female players hit the courts in the Fall adizero collection of gear, in particular, the yellow, graphic patterned design seen below. Laura Robson and Angelique Kerber wore the yellow top, Fernando Verdasco chose the crew and Ana Ivanovic opted for the dress version.

Venus Williams has undergone a major tennis fashion evolution. In the past she made headlines for her risky ensembles marked by short skirts, lace and visible undergarments. But the U.S. Open showcased an elegant piece from her newly revamped EleVen line of clothing. The “Rose Garden Dress” featured a chic, floral design and received fashion praise.

Many of the tournament’s men made style statements of their own with wild shirt selections. Milos Raonic’s orange Lacoste polo with colorful stripes had tennis fans buzzing. And Steve Johnson’s dizzying design from Asics was certainly a standout.

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