In connection with the start of Wimbledon 2023, we tell you why tennis players cannot wear another uniform. (photo: Instagram)
The most important tennis tournament in the world has already started its activities this week in the UK: Wimbledon. In addition to being able to enjoy matches with the best qualified tennis players, we will be able to follow them closely until the final in an event that is very important all over the world and is also a favorite of many celebrities.
But now it’s back, as the tradition of seeing the fields flooded with players dressed in white. Why is it mandatory?
When does the white tradition start at Wimbledon?
This tradition originated in 1963 and has been official ever since. At the time, only a single colored stripe was allowed on the neck or sleeves as long as it was no more than a centimeter. But socks, hats, sneakers and even their soles must comply with the strict regulations set by the organizers.
Why should the uniform be white?
The exact rule is not known, however, it is said that the color white was chosen because it is a file A color that does not attract the sun. In 1800, when the first Wimbledon Championships were held, they discovered that this practice could cause stroke excessive sweating Leave marks on clothes. If the shirt is white, these spots will be hidden.
the The rule has become stricter every time and no one can go out of tune. For the same reason, since 2014 the rule to wear white at Wimbledon has been extended to accessories, underwear and shoe soles.
Which tennis players broke the rule at Wimbledon?
Although today we see tennis players following the rules, there were those who broke them back then. Andre Agassi He left Wimbledon in 1990 when he didn’t want to change the color of his clothes. But he came back in 1992 to win his first major championship.
Rafael Nadal He also clashed with “the authorities” in 2005 after his pants were too long to last in the tournament.
In the case of women, there were problems as well. tennis player Eugenie Bouchard She revolutionized the history of clothing at Wimbledon. In 2015, the Canadian revealed her underwear under her white dress. What caught the eye was her differently colored bra, a situation for which she received a penalty.
Roger Federer Nor did it save him from his attention appeal at Wimbledon by not complying with the dress code and arriving “all in white.” In 2013 he was reprimanded for wearing sneakers with conspicuous orange soles and had to change them before the start of his second run.
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