Counting down the best fashion of 2018: Part I

For every Maria Sharapova show-stopping outfit in 2018, there's a pack of ATP NextGen hopefuls looking strikingly uncomfortable in Dolce & Gabbana. That said, there's a time and place for everything – and for counting down the year's 10 sartorial best in Grand Slam tennis.

Here are the first five, off the rack and out in the open:

10

Everyone Loves a Winner

Conquering her major-event demons, Simona Halep bested the field at Roland Garros and did so in a gorgeous green hue in a perfect cut for her.

9

Londy Londy Londy

In a frock that deserved its own White Album, Sloane Stephens showed up at SW19 boasting clean lines, a breezy design and all the comfy-yet-smart style one could ask for while bracing over that perennially stiff dress code. Wimbledon won big for her presence.

8

He's Not Venting, He's Vintage

In Lacoste, Jeremy Chardy simply oozed handsome, classic style at Roland Garros. The throwback color-set of the horizontal lines on that polo belong in the closet of every fellow from 16 to 76.

7

Pynk

Whether it was pale pink or blushing, bashful this-or-that, Maria Sharapova's Nike dress in Melbourne looked exquisite. The slim, skin-hugging tailoring complemented her exceedingly well in that patented Australian Open heat.

6

Rasberrer

New York always brings out the loudness, and Roger Federer did not disappoint in that respect at the US Open. In just his second major event since darkening Uniqlo's door, he presented himself well in a very raspberry top and shorts. Though he ditched the combo for something a bit more sedated after his opening-round match, in which he also wore shoes and socks in that exact tone, the ensemble was bandied about on Twitter for days.

Check out the remaining five fashion hits, including who earned the No. 1 spot.

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