If there’s one thing tennis never misses on, it’s the fashion.

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has turned championship courts into her own runway, regularly competing in stunning, high-end necklaces that have become part of her signature look. The custom pieces are bold, luxurious, and impossible to ignore—just like her game.

Of course, not everyone’s a fan. Critics have taken aim at the flashy jewelry, calling it over-the-top or questioning how millions of dollars in diamonds don’t interfere with her performance. But Sabalenka keeps showing that style and dominance can coexist.

And it’s not just tennis. Jewelry is making noise on the pro pickleball scene, too. Players like Hayden Patriquin, Gabe Tardio, and Tyson McGuffin have embraced custom diamond initial chains on court, adding a personal edge to their look. Meanwhile, Michael Loyd might be the most iced-out of them all—stacking rings, bracelets, necklaces, and earrings for a full-on statement every time he competes.

As much as I love the look, I lean toward whatever makes a player feel most comfortable. Personally, Sabalenka’s statement pieces would feel a bit heavy and distracting for me, but maybe that’s the point. If she’s trained in them long enough, that weight likely feels second nature by the time she steps on court.

It’s probably a similar story in pickleball. The pros who wear jewelry have done it for so long, it’s just part of their routine. Loyd has even said he doesn’t play as well without it—proof that for some athletes, those accessories aren’t distractions at all, but part of the performance.

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