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Tiafoe's Lululemon Kit Lands Him in Trouble at Delray Beach
The chair umpire at the Delray Beach Open forced the American tennis star to cover up one of his kit's logos.
Feb. 18, 2026 at 3:15pm
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American tennis player Frances Tiafoe was forced to cover up one of the logos on his Lululemon kit during his opening match at the Delray Beach Open. The ATP Tour rulebook limits players to two logos on the front of their shirts, but Tiafoe's kit featured three logos, leading the chair umpire to intervene with a marker.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the strict rules around player sponsorships and branding in professional tennis. As top players like Tiafoe increasingly partner with non-traditional tennis brands, they must navigate the sport's regulations around kit designs and logos.
The details
Tiafoe wore a Lululemon Ventilated Sleeveless Tennis Shirt and Pace Breaker Athletic Shorts, which featured logos for Lululemon, UKG (a human resources company), and Barclays (a financial institution). However, the ATP Tour rules limit players to two logos on the front of their shirts, leading the chair umpire to make Tiafoe cover up one of the logos with a marker.
- Tiafoe defeated Rinky Hijikata in straight sets (6-4, 6-4) on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
- Tiafoe's next match is scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026, against either Zachary Svajda or Aleksandar Kovacevic.
The players
Frances Tiafoe
A 28-year-old American men's tennis player who is currently ranked No. 28 in the ATP world rankings.
Rinky Hijikata
Tiafoe's opponent in the opening round of the Delray Beach Open, whom Tiafoe defeated in straight sets.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.
