Bling At the Baseline

Written by:

Brenda Diaz de la Vega

Lead image courtesy of Tiffany

09/11/2025

Palm Beach women, take note: on the court, bling is the new power play.

The term tennis bracelet was born at the 1978 U.S. Open, when Chris Evert stopped play mid-rally to retrieve her diamond line bracelet that had slipped from her wrist. The moment not only gave the piece its enduring name but also cemented the idea that jewelry had a place on court. Nearly fifty years later, jewelry on court has evolved far beyond that single sparkling strand. This year’s US Open looked as much like a high-jewelry edit as a Grand Slam. Amanda Anisimova lit up the court in Tiffany HardWear — gold earrings, bracelet, and necklace worn straight through the rounds — while Aryna Sabalenka stacked custom Material Good pieces: a choker with seven pear-shaped diamonds and an imperial topaz (a nod to her eighth Open appearance), a pink-orange tourmaline pendant, and dangling diamond earrings that glittered with every rally.

They weren’t alone. Jessica Pegula leaned into a more playful sparkle with layered Gorjana pieces — huggie earrings, a paw necklace, chains, and rings — casual in spirit but no less intentional. Madison Keys made her mark with a Brilliant Earth medallion necklace, a 14k gold piece designed with her own lucky symbols, while Jasmine Paolini went classic, wearing a Van Cleef & Arpels Alhambra diamond necklace.

We all know the ritual: players slip on their watches for trophy photos and post-match interviews. This season, the jewels didn’t wait for the podium; they were in play from first serve. As the tennis season closes and Palm Beach season approaches, now’s the moment to set your lineup. From Tiffany gold to Van Cleef diamonds, consider bling your most reliable power serve.

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