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Already the official ball of the US Open, Wilson is bringing a bit of “New York sunshine” and a lot of style to the tennis courts at Flushing Meadows—thanks to one of the tournament’s most on-trend capsule collections.

The American heritage sports equipment manufacturer has been making strides in the on-court style department in recent years. But with their lifestyle and streetwear-themed collabs with brands like Kith and now, art collective New York Sunshine, Wilson proved it can ace ‘off-duty’ fashion, too.

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Or make that “Extra Duty”—as several items in the limited-edition collection, which includes hoodies, crew neck sweaters, tees and a cap, feature a twist on the tennis ball’s iconic description.

Items in the Wilson x New York Sunshine collection include tees, crewneck sweaters and hoodies.

Items in the Wilson x New York Sunshine collection include tees, crewneck sweaters and hoodies.

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Wilson’s Extra Duty ball has been the official ball of the US Open since 1978, and this collab emphasizes that long connection while also paying tribute to the Grand Slam’s real heroes: the maintenance crews.

“For the names not on the scoreboard—the ones whose labor breathes life into the court, and the ones who hold their work to the highest standard. Without them, the biggest stage in tennis is just a park in Queens.”

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One of the highlights of the Wilson x New York Sunshine collab is a limited-edition colorway on classic white Pro Staff 87 sneakers—a model that was revived by Wilson in earnest this year with its first few modern updates.

“The shoe pays homage to its athletic roots while being versatile enough for everyday wear,” Wilson’s senior director of product and merchandising, Shivam Bhan, recently told Forbes.

“You can expect Wilson to explore and release a variety of exciting color and material options in the future, keeping the Pro Staff 87 fresh and relevant for both long-time fans and new enthusiasts.”

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Clock in for "tennis court maintenance" in these limited-edition Wilson x New York Sunshine Pro Staff 87 shoes.

Clock in for "tennis court maintenance" in these limited-edition Wilson x New York Sunshine Pro Staff 87 shoes.

This edition features tennis ball felt details and of course, the words “Extra Duty” along the back heel—which, along with the words “Pro Staff” emblazoned on the soles, might just make this the literal tennis shoe of the summer.

The Wilson x New York Sunshine collab is selling out fast, but it’s still available online at wilson.com, Wilson Live and newyorksunshine.com, as well as in-stores at Wilson’s Columbus Circle location.