Established in 1877, Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament worldwide. A strict dress code has been part of its identity for a long time, which requires all clothes to be white, except except 10 mm trim color.All white wearing all white in Wimbledon is the Victorian era in the 1870s, when visible sweat was considered inappropriate.Originally, the aim of the all-white rule was to hide the sweat marks and keep the players cool in summer, but over time it became the identity of the tradition and history of Wimbledon. Although generally rigid, rules have ever seen updates.Several major sounds in tennis, such as Billy Jean King, Judy Murray and Heather Watson, have reported that white underests can be the reason for menstrual players. In response, the All England Club changed the policy in 2023, allowing players to wear black erarstrokes until they expand under shorts or skirts.
The dress code dispute in Wimbledon is nothing new. In 1949, Gurtrud Moran criticized for showing visible undergarments. Andre Agassi, known for rebel tennis dress, boycotted Wimbledon on his all-white dress code in the 1980s.Tennis veteran Roger Federer raised eyebrows in 2013 when he wore white shoes with orange soles. Wimbledon officials asked him not to wear shoes, and Federer called the rules “very strict”.Recently, Venus Williams was required to replace Venus Williams during rainfall delay in 2017 due to fuel bra straps.Wimbledon reduced sanctions in 2023, allowing women to wear deep shorts under the skirt, as many players expressed concern about wearing white shorts during their menstruation.In a statement, AELTC said, “It is very important for us to prioritize women’s health and support players based on their personal needs, and we are discussing about ways in which we can do so.”
