Nike Celebrates Carlos Alcaraz’s Surprise US Open Return with Help From Travis Scott
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- In a new ad campaign posted to Instagram hours before he faces off against Roman Safiullin at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Alcaraz is practicing on a dimly lit court while Travis Scott sits in the judge’s chair, breaking down Carlos’ no warm-up return to the US Open while flicking a Zippo lighter
- Beyond La Flame’s soliloquies, Alcaraz steps out onto the court in a Cactus Jack tennis fit, pairing a brown and white gradient tank-top and shorts with the upcoming Travis Scott x Nike Zoom Vapor 12 Tennis HC
- The Travis Scott x Nike Zoom Vapor 12 Tennis HC will be released Fall 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz is back. After four months away from tournament play with a wrist injury, the Spanish superstar is back on the court and back in the spotlight. Heading to NYC for the US Open, Alcaraz isn’t easing into anything, stepping straight into a Major for his long-awaited return. As we prep for Alcaraz’s first US Open match on Monday, Nike and Travis Scott are helping build the hype.
Alcaraz is Back in Cactus Jack
In a new ad campaign posted to Instagram hours before he faces off against Roman Safiullin at Arthur Ashe Stadium, Alcaraz is practicing on a dimly lit court while Travis Scott sits in the judge’s chair, breaking down Carlos’ no warm-up return to the US Open while flicking a Zippo lighter. “But shit, knowing you?” Scott says, “The only way you come in cold is to come in hot!”
Beyond La Flame’s soliloquies, Alcaraz steps out onto the court in a Cactus Jack tennis fit, pairing a brown and white gradient tank-top and shorts with the upcoming Travis Scott x Nike Zoom Vapor 12 Tennis HC. Mixing a white upper with brown accents, the new preview is the first look at the shoe we’ve seen since Scott debuted the pair on the court himself in July. Scott is also wearing what looks like his blue ostrich leather Air Force 1 collab.
Travis Scott x Nike Zoom Vapor 12 Tennis HC Release Details
The Travis Scott x Nike Zoom Vapor 12 Tennis HC will be released Fall 2026 through Nike and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price is set at $170. Keep your eyes peeled for Alcaraz’s US Open performance, and download the Sole Retriever App for updates on the Travis Scott x Nike Zoom Vapor 12 Tennis HC news.
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