Djokovic splits with Sergio Tacchini

[SikSerb]

Originally Posted by rovex

No one can say they didn't see this coming. ST were never in a position where they could realistically keep him for another 8 years or so.

i'd imagine it's a short term deal with uniqlo. Adidas prepping his return, Murray (or Verdasco, lol) out the window.

I think your right. This is most likely a temp deal until 2013 comes rolling around. I really wouldn't be surprised if Adidas boots Murray off to sign Djokovic again. Would be a laugh if that happened though. A Nike deal is also possible, but I guess we'll find out more tomorrow.

[sadowsk2]

Darren Ravelle, CNBC Sports Columnist, has the details on the breakup... Looks like ST truly dropped the ball in every way possible:
http://classic.cnbc.com/id/15837629/

[anhuynh16]

Originally Posted by Babolast

I think he will be in Nike come 2013.

Hey babolast,I had to get a new email. Can you email me @ anhuynh16@gmail.com ? Thanks

[jdubbs]

ST never really had a presence here in the states. Poor marketing and poor designs.

Hope he goes with Adidas...I love their shirts.

[Eightmarky]

Their stuff seems to be along the lines of Gap/Banana Republic. http://www.gq.com/style/profiles/201110/uniqlo-flagship-store-sneak-peek#slide=1

[Babolast]

Originally Posted by anhuynh16

Hey babolast,I had to get a new email. Can you email me @ anhuynh16@gmail.com ? Thanks

I did, what's up?

[KFwinds]

Hmm...guess I must be living under a rock; I've never seen nor heard of this brand. Looks like it's huge in Asia (no pun intended). However, I just went to their website and there is no athletic wear. It does mention a few of their sponsored athletes though.

[gavna]

Offical press conference will be in Paris tomorrow - One statement that ST made in both the Italian and French press was that Nole become bigger than the brand.....reality was/is the ST stuff didnt sell - period. He will start wearing the Uniqlo stuff this week -

Looks like a similar move that Cerrutti 1881 did back in the 80's - high end Italian fashion with a dedicated tennis line with 2 or 3 players (Wilander and Connors).

Uniqlo has like 3 US stores in NYC I believe and opening one in California (Bay Area i think) later in the fall.

[Adidas_Anderson]

Please Adidas make your move.......GOD plz reply my prayer -.-

[KFwinds]

Originally Posted by Adidas_Anderson

Please Adidas make your move.......GOD plz reply my prayer -.-

Really? Is it THAT important? C'mon people, as someone else mentioned - it's just clothing

I'm pretty certain that whatever god you pray to has bigger fish to fry. That means you too, Tim Tebow

[TheF1Bob]

This has gone from bad to worse. ST designs were lame this year but Uniqlo's are dreadfull. Please for the love of God sign with Nike or Adidas.

Can't belive neither of them have offered him a deal, they will lose a a great chance to gain $$$, especially Adidas.

[Adidas_Anderson]

Originally Posted by jmverdugo

I think it is a good move, as with ST, he is trying to become the ambassador of a brand, instead of being part of a team and he is thinking in the future not the right now, right now he makes tons of money by winning tournaments, he is already working on his retirement (from tennis) plan. It did not work out with ST maybe because they did not have the money but who knows, maybe Uniqlo does.

On the other hand I really believe Nike nor Adidas can't afford him, they would have to either let go some of the lower ranked players AND increase the gear prices, cna you imagine Barricades at $150??

As a Djokovic Fan , i think Djokovic family is pretty evil haha, they probably want to get the rights distributing Uniqlo in Serbia and some other European countries lol
Thats why Djoko is signing with them lol....

[Nostradamus]

Originally Posted by SikSerb

Uniqlo? Just looked up some of there gear. Nothing special.

they are special. they have Kei Nishikori.

[Adidas_Anderson]

Originally Posted by KFwinds

Really? Is it THAT important? C'mon people, as someone else mentioned - it's just clothing

I'm pretty certain that whatever god you pray to has bigger fish to fry. That means you too, Tim Tebow

Coz mainly what Novak wears,i probably wear them.... at least i will get one outfit....lol
its really related to me
but i mainly represents Adidas haha

[gavna]

Originally Posted by KFwinds

Really? Is it THAT important? C'mon people, as someone else mentioned - it's just clothing

Yea but its all the little fanboys who like to dress up like their favorite players (even down to the color cordinated head and wrist bands) who will be shocked to see how expensive and hard to get this stuff will be. 3 stores in NYC and one in late 2012 in SFO.....Press conference tomorrow and the rumor is its a long term deal......so all you folks thinking he will be with adidas or Nike or KSwiss anytime soon dream on.

[gavna]

Originally Posted by Adidas_Anderson

As a Djokovic Fan , i think Djokovic family is pretty evil haha, they probably want to get the rights distributing Uniqlo in Serbia and some other European countries lol
Thats why Djoko is signing with them lol....

You are very very close to what I bet will happen - Uniqlo is part of a very large group of design retailers (FAST RETAILING is the name) and has pretty deep pockets and $$$$$) I bet Nole will get a cut or some deal (maybe they will have the retail lease??) on stores in Serbia......

[stormholloway]

Originally Posted by gavna

Offical press conference will be in Paris tomorrow - One statement that ST made in both the Italian and French press was that Nole become bigger than the brand.....reality was/is the ST stuff didnt sell - period.

Tacchini didn't sell because the company was unable to stock retail properly. They didn't capitalize on his success one bit. Their clothing looks good aside from that dragon stencil nonsense that popped up a while back.

It's just bad business. They signed Djokovic right before he had a historic year. They didn't capitalize on it, and now they have nothing to offer Djokovic to keep him there.

[Big_Dangerous]

Originally Posted by BobFL

Wow, my first thought was the headline "The Champion Nobody Cares About". If true no doubt money is gonna be good but seeing #1 in uniqlo is quite sad.

I really don't know why he didn't just sign with Nike...

[stormholloway]

Originally Posted by Big_Dangerous

I really don't know why he didn't just sign with Nike...

So, can we assume you read his offers and know better than he whom he should sign with?

He took the best deal that came his way. That's business.

[stormholloway]

I love all the people whining how Djokovic doesn't wear the brand they wear.

Why should only Nike and Adidas have a presence in tennis?