Wimbledon season is here and so are all the tennis stars who will be showcasing their athletic prowess. Apart from being one of the biggest tennis tournaments, the Wimbledon Open is also unique in its dress code for the players. Played at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Racquet Club, some of the top tennis stars like Rafael Nadal will be decked out in their finest athletic gear without any color. The oldest and most prestigious event in tennis has a unique rule that sets it apart from other tournaments. Wear all white.
The origins of this rule can be traced to standards set in the Victorian era, when players wore white for propriety because it was believed that white showed less sweat, reports Time. The first rule for Wimbledon tennis players is that their clothing is “appropriate tennis attire that is almost entirely white.” This rule applies to players when they enter the court area. Time reports that the rules of the Wimbledon dress code have become stricter since their inception in the 19th century, to filter out all players who might try to challenge the tradition of the look.
Even off-white, and cream, colors not inherent in logos and patterns are allowed. While non-white trim is allowed with some pop of color, it must also be at the neckline, sleeve cuffs, or outer seam of pants, skirts, or shorts legs, and may be only one centimeter wide, noted Wimbledon. Is. com. In addition to basic attire, other items such as hats, headbands, bandanas, wristbands and socks, are all required to follow the same white rule, with one centimeter trim allowed. Shoes worn by players must also be completely white, without colored soles, and undergarments that “may be visible during the game” must also match the white theme.
Despite such elaborate rules on players’ dress codes, there have been incidents where athletes have violated them.
Recently during Wimbledon’s 2022 qualifying round, Latvian athlete Jelena Ostapenko paired a white top with a cream-colored skirt. The outfit produced a two-toned effect, which is clearly not the Wimbledon norm.
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In 2017, Venus Williams was even asked to change her bra in the middle of a match when her pink stripes were spotted at an all-white tournament.
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