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To celebrate the U.S. Open, Vogue commissioned 12 designers to create custom tennis balls. Pamela Love put an arrow through hers, and Eddie Borgo's is covered in spikes. They're not actually for sale, but who knows—maybe Anna Wintour will use them for her morning matches at Midtown Tennis Club. [Refinery29; Previously]