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Emma Raducanu Leaves Nike to Become UNIQLO Global Brand Ambassador

The switch signals a refreshed commercial chapter for the British No. 1, with her first UNIQLO kit slated for Indian Wells.

Overview

  • UNIQLO officially introduced Raducanu as its newest Global Brand Ambassador, confirming her departure from a long-running Nike partnership that began in her teens.
  • She is expected to debut UNIQLO apparel at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells starting March 4, where she will be seeded and receive a second‑round bye, according to tournament reporting.
  • UNIQLO says Raducanu will contribute to the design and function of her on‑court apparel and take part in community‑engagement activities worldwide.
  • Media reports attribute the deal at roughly $3.5 million per year plus performance bonuses, though neither UNIQLO nor Raducanu’s camp has disclosed financial terms.
  • The move comes as industry observers note Nike’s tighter focus on a smaller group of marquee athletes, with several pros having left the brand in recent years.