In a recent incident at Wimbledon, officials prohibited Matteo Berrettini from wearing his chosen outfit for a match against Arthur Fils, citing that it did not adhere to the tournament's dress code.
The decision, made just before the match, underscores Wimbledon's longstanding commitment to maintaining traditional attire standards in tennis.
This event has reignited conversations about the relevance and rigidity of dress codes in modern sports, particularly as players seek to express individuality.
Updates
Update at 17:42 UTC on 2026-07-03
Sky Sports reported Matteo Berrettini's outfit for his clash with Arthur Fils was banned by Wimbledon chiefs for not being white enough.
Sources: Sky Sports
Update at 18:21 UTC on 2026-07-03
Sky Sports reported Matteo Berrettini's outfit for his clash with Arthur Fils was banned by Wimbledon chiefs for not being white enough.
Sources: Sky Sports