Ellie Violet Bramley
For the first time in its history, Wimbledon has relaxed its dress code rules. Why are they so strict? Ellie Violet Bramley takes a look.
For the first time in 146 years, Wimbledon has changed its women’s dress code. But, this being Wimbledon, the change is glacial rather than radical: players are now allowed to wear dark-coloured undershorts.
The move has reportedly been made to alleviate the worries of competitors who are on their period. In a statement, All England Club CEO Sally Bolton said she hopes that the new rule “will help players focus purely on their performance by relieving a potential source of anxiety.” It has been welcomed by many of the players. As US pro Coco Gauff told Sky News last week: “I think it’s going to relieve a lot of stress for me, and other girls in the locker room, for sure.”
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