The Shirt Off His Back

Novak Djokovic successfully defended his Dubai Championships title on Sunday, beating Mikhail Youzhny of Russia 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 in a rain-delayed final. I have to admit that I was bummed when I read that the Serb had signed a new clothing endorsement with Sergio Tacchini. I always thought his Adidas duds -- my choice of outfitter too, only instead of paying me to wear their clothes I get to pay them for the privilege -- looked great on him. But then I remembered he usually doesn't have his shirt on much anyway and I got over it ...