Adidas were the first brand to produce a leather tennis shoe which was named the adidas Robert Haillet after the French tennis player. This was the start of a long history of classic Adidas tennis shoes including the much celebrated and beloved Stan Smith shoe.

adidas sponsor some of the world's top tennis players such as Dominic Thiem, Alexander Zverev, Caroline Wozniacki and Garbine Muguruza to name a few. They have collaborated with Stella McCartney to produce fashionable tennis clothing and shoes.

adidas are the official sponsor of the French Open tournament.