Which player was forced to change her bra at Wimbledon?
Romanian tennis player Mihaela Buzarnescu was asked to change her bra after entering court before the start of the first round of the Wimbledon match against Nastasja Schunk as it was against the dress code. The Grand Slam's rules do not allow any piece of clothing that is not white, including undergarments.
Romanian tennis star Mihaela Buzărnescu was forced to change her bra prior to her first-round match at Wimbledon because it was not compliant with the Grand Slam tournament's rules.
A handful of players in the women's draw, who will be allowed to wear dark coloured undershorts for the first time in 2023, had to ditch their bras thanks to SW19 regulations stating that male and female athletes must adhere to the competition's strict all-white dress code.
Women tennis players at Wimbledon are now permitted to wear dark undershorts as long as they don't show beneath their white skirts. The new rule was intended to reduce period anxiety for female competitors, but it has also started a welcome dialogue on worry surrounding menstrual mishaps.
Some items are forbidden: ripped jeans, grubby trainers, sports shorts, running vests and anything emblazoned with a political statement, “objectionable” slogan or big logo. Oversized hats are also not allowed as they may block the view for fellow spectators. Instead, opt for a smaller classic Panama.
Victoria Azarenka shook her head and gestured to the crowd as she walked to the changing room. LONDON — A Belarusian tennis star was jeered as she walked off court Sunday night without shaking hands with her Ukrainian opponent.
The all-white dress code dates back to the 1800s, when tennis was played in full-length pants and visible perspiration was considered improper, reports The Telegraph. White ensembles apparently hide sweat stains best, so the Wimbledon dress code called for all-white outfits.
Azarenka (left) and Svitolina look on during their 10-point tiebreak at Wimbledon. As she left Court One and spectators started booing, Azarenka stopped, shook her head in disbelief, and then made a gesture with her hands above her head. She later said that she had “no idea” what the gesture meant.
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Big hats are not allowed either, as they could block the view for other fans. This year, ticket-holders are also required to wear face masks when moving around the venue although they can be removed when seated. It is a different story for the players, who have to adhere to the famous 'all white' dress code.
Players are open about their intentions. When their time at the tournament ends, they take a small piece of Wimbledon home with them. "The towels I use on the court and play with are more significant than one I would buy in the gift shop, because I played with it at Wimbledon," explained 2014 finalist Eugenie Bouchard.
Speaking eight years ago, the 1987 men's Wimbledon champion told BBC Radio 5 Live: “Some of the girls have been told to go back and change their bras and tops because they had slight colour on them. “I believe some of the girls didn't have suitable sports bras and had to go without them.
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After Svitolina won match point, Azarenka made no attempt to shake her opponent's hands out of respect for the Ukrainian's stance. However there was a nod of acknowledgement between the players in recognition of the situation, as well as the quality of the match they had produced.
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Wimbledon rules permit players to "request permission to leave the court for a reasonable time for a toilet break", but this must be taken during a set break and cannot be used for any other purpose.
As demonstrated by Jelena Ostapenko in the above photo, women are welcome to wear shorts if they want, there is no rule enforcing skirts upon them. The Wimbledon website simply states that 'competitors must be dressed in suitable tennis attire' and is then much more concerned about the colour rather than the style.
