As a tournament founded in 1877, Wimbledon’s brand has leaned heavily on the tradition of the tournament in modern times.
There was, however, a rare change to the rules around player dress code in 2022, changing part of conventions dating back to Victorian times.
The official rules of The Championships state players must wear “suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white” from the moment they enter the court area, although many players have attempted to circumvent these rules, leading the All England Club to take measures to close a number of loopholes over the years.
What are the regulations and how have they changed? Ahead of Wimbledon 2023, the Sporting News takes a look at the latest rules.
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What is the dress code for players at Wimbledon?
The almost-all-white rule was founded when sweating was considered improper, with the colour introduced to hide perspiration as much as possible.
There can be some slight deviation from white for a player’s clothes or accessories, though. Non-white trim is allowed, but it must be on the neckline of the shirt, sleeve cuff or outside seam of shorts, skirt or shorts leg.
This trim must also only be no more than a centimetre wide….
