After watching Rafael Nadal pick at his undies before every serve during the Australian Open, it struck me that many men are probably spending the day in uncomfortable undies. If the world's number one tennis player, one of the richest men in sport, can't afford to get good undies, or advice on good undies, what hope do the rest of the world's gentlemen have?

Rafa could do worse than look to two other tennis players, Pat Rafter and Bjorn Borg for comfy dacks. Pat is all about sturdy, sensible, comfy Bonds. Bjorn has his own far-out colourful range of shorts and briefs.

Rafa loves a hug - he hugs everyone he defeats - so Australian independent label Spoon from Byron Bay could be the go. The company encourages us all to spoon more, and why not? The pastel shorts make a great alternative to the Bonds or Calvins sticking above the waistline.

Fortunately for Rafa, Bonds did send him a load of Pat Rafter's favourites. His nervous undies picking may cease yet.

Stockists:
Ben Sherman
Bonds 1800 054 321
Bjorn Borg
Holeproof
Spoon