Presented here is a significant match-used gear collection from Rafael Nadal’s 2014 Australian Open run, where the Spanish legend added yet another deep Grand Slam Final performance to his storied career. The lot includes his match worn shoes, match worn shirt, match worn shorts, and match used towel.
Each item was custom-made for Nadal, and never available to the public. Most notably, the right shoe has been conclusively photomatched to the 2014 Australian Open Final by Resolution Photomatching, providing visual verification of its use in one of the sport’s biggest matches. The shirt comes with a certificate of authenticity from MEARS. The custom shoes feature "sample" tagging, and a inner label reading "Air Max Courtballlstc 4.3 RN", and "CUSTOM PROMO". The shirt had a "custom athlete" label, which Nadal cut off for the tournament likely due to discomfort– this can be seen in photos of him during the tournament. It also has a small inner size tag that reads "SP140912SAC CUSTM". The shorts also feature a "custom athlete" label.
Nadal battled through the draw in classic form that included a win over Roger Federer in the semifinal, before facing Stan Wawrinka in a dramatic and hard-fought final. Despite dealing with injury throughout the match, Nadal’s effort and heart were on full display—hallmarks of a career defined by resilience and fight.
This multi-piece collection offers a unique opportunity to own a substantial grouping from one the GOATs of the sport. A museum-worthy ensemble from a Grand Slam icon.