Wimbledon is arguably one of the biggest sporting events in the world, and that’s not just because of the tennis. The whole aesthetic that surrounds Wimbledon is giving “quiet luxury”, simply because of the fact that it's typically attended by the ultra-wealthy who sip champagne, eat strawberries, and never fail to show up in their best fits.
With even the likes of Zendaya, Beyoncé, and Jay-Z having been spotted in the crowd at Wimbledon in the past, dressed in the crisp, clean looks that we naturally associate with the event, it's no doubt an occasion to dress up for. However, as eye-catching as the audience’s fits may be, on the court there’s always been a strict dress-code.
The rules have basically always said that as soon as players step out of the changing room doors, their full tennis kits, from socks to headbands (yes, even underwear) are required to be completely white. However, in the 2023 games, there was some rule breaking. We’re talking about Italian player, Jannik Sinner, who stepped onto the court with a monogrammed Gucci duffle bag slung over his shoulder.
While players are allowed to bring bags onto the court, Sinner’s deep-brown Gucci bag went massively against the rules given that it was as far from all-white as you can get. Considering that in 2022 player Nick Kyrgios was apparently fined $14,000 for wearing a pair of red Air Jordan sneakers to play in the tournament. But whether he did or not, we have to ask: was it worth it? Probably yes. And he actually did not receive a fine.
Even if the people deciding the rules of the game aren’t willing to let tennis players add some excitement to their wardrobes, Wimbledon fans are always at the ready to shed tradition for style… or maybe they just liked a bit of Gucci on the court.
Featured images Jannik Sinner©
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