Team ELLE took a hop, skip and a jump over to Paris for a whistle-stop tour of all things tennis for the launch of Lacoste footwear's AW15 collection. From watching the action on centre court, to breaking in our Lacoste straightset trainers on a (much) smaller court, we did it all. But don't worry, we won't be giving up our day jobs just yet...
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We step off the Eurostar, and into Paris. Even the Eiffel Tower is getting into the spirit of things.
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Off to Roland Garros to watch some tennis in the sunshine.
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We dressed for the occasion in a pair of Lacoste straightset leather trainers. Ready for anything - just in case Federer happens to need a partner.
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We snuck behind closed doors to take a peek at centre court as the players see it. One day...
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Many stairs later... a bird's eye view of centre court.
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Some classic Lacoste tennis whites; love the stripes.
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A very preppy blazer, with Lacoste's signature croc. We'd wear it over a rollneck and jeans...
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From the classic, to the modern. Lacoste's straighset trainers - we'll take a pair in each colour, thanks.
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They might not be the most aerodynamic, but these vintage rackets make us want to give it a go...
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So we do. Game, set, and match - to the other guy. Beginner's (bad) luck? At least we looked the part...