In Pictures: Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula & Emma Navarro show off their eye-catching custom sneakers at Garden Cup

Ben Shelton, Carlos Alcaraz, Jessica Pegula, and Emma Navarro received vibrant, custom-designed shoes from their respective sponsors for the Garden Cup exhibition event. Each unique pair showcased bold designs while incorporating shared event-specific elements, such as the date and venue.

The Garden Cup took place on Wednesday, December 4, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Alcaraz took on Shelton in a men's singles match while Pegula and Navarro faced off in the women's singles match.

After the event, its official Instagram account showcased the unique, custom-made shoes designed for each tennis star, highlighting their sponsor partnerships.

Ben Shelton, sponsored by Roger Federer-backed On, sported shoes featuring a striking orange-and-black design. His name was embossed in gold, with the event's date and venue prominently displayed, adding a personalized touch.

Carlos Alcaraz's Nike shoes stood out with a sleek black base and vivid yellow-and-red accents. The design prominently included "The Garden Cup," the event date, and "MSG," paying tribute to Madison Square Garden, the iconic venue.

Jessica Pegula’s Adidas footwear featured a cool blue backdrop with brown stripes, highlighting the golden "The Garden Cup" lettering.

Emma Navarro’s FILA shoes embraced a turquoise main body with royal blue details on the toe box, laces, and sides. "GARDEN CUP" was prominently displayed on the left heel, while the right shoe bore "Navarro" alongside the word "ACE."

Shelton even took to his Instagram Story to express his satisfaction with On's shoes. He shared the Garden Cup's post and wrote:

"Custom MSG x @On go crazy"

Ben Shelton's Instagram Story (Image: Instagram @benshelton)

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Garden Cup Results: Carlos Alcaraz defeats Ben Shelton; Emma Navarro gets the better of Jessica Pegula

Emma Navarro (L) and Jessica Pegula at The Garden Cup 2024 (Image: Getty)

The Garden Cup featured several memorable moments which were enjoyed by fans. During the event, the players enjoyed a fun dingles session. Carlos Alcaraz teamed with Emma Navarro, while Jessica Pegula paired with Ben Shelton. Alcaraz lost his singles rally to Pegula but rebounded in the doubles point, where he and Navarro triumphed.

During the women's singles match, Navarro took advice from the audience to win a point against her compatriot which helped her on the way to a 7-6, 6-4 win.

In the men's singles, Ben Shelton slipped and fell while playing a shot, and Carlos Alcaraz capitalized to return it in open space and win the point. Later, he went over to Shelton's half and hilariously acted like he punched the American before they got up and embraced.

Alcaraz won the thrilling singles encounter 4-6, 6-2, 7-4 to add another trophy to his cabinet.