The tennis tournament Wimbledon, which has a legendary tradition and strict rules, begins to adapt to the new scenarios and in this year’s edition it will implement a historic change in the dress code: THE will allow players to wear dark underwear or the colors they choose.
The Wimbledon Administration Committee made the decision to update the white clothing rule for competitors to implement “if they so choose.” The measure, which had been sanctioned last year, it will come into effect at the next tournament to be held between July 3 and 16, in London, England.
The dress code for Wimbledon began in 1963, when it was suggested that it had to be “predominantly white” to stand up to the colors that were expanding at other tournaments such as the US Open
“Competitors must dress in appropriate tennis attire, which must be completely white. This applies from the moment the player enters the court surroundings,” established the old code for the third Grand Slam of the year.
The rule initially revised in 1995 and tightened in 2014 by including all kinds of accessories, from underwear to shoe soles.
Yet now This archaic rule was suppressed due to the complaint of tennis players and tennis players like Billie Jean King.
Sally Bolton, first executive president of the All England Club, assured that this change seeks to support all the players and listen to their opinions so that they can “compete at the highest level”.
“It is our hope that this adjustment to this rule will help players focus solely on their performance on the court, taking potential heartbreak off their minds.“, he added.
other announcements
Recently, Wimbledon and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA; the British tennis association), also announced that the ban on Russian and Belarusian players was liftedso they will be able to compete again in the third Grand Slam of the year and in the other events of the tour on grass in the United Kingdom.
Likewise, they once again ratified their support for the players from Ukraine, the country that received the warlike invasion from the Kremlin. As proof of this, the All England Club confirmed that will cover the cost of two rooms for Ukrainian tennis players and their companions during the grass season and will donate one British pound (about $1.25) for every Wimbledon ticket sold as humanitarian aid for Ukraine, which could reach as much as 500,000 pounds ($620,000).
The authorities also confirmed that Wimbledon will not be broadcast in Russia or Belarus, and that the media from those countries will not be accredited in the tournament this year. Nor will the display of flags or posters of adhesion to those countries and the war be tolerated. Players will be required to sign a statement agreeing not to express support for Russia, Belarus or the war in Ukraine, a requirement to compete.
Finally, while some Wimbledon facilities are only reserved for British players and players ranked in the top ten, this year Ukrainian tennis players will also be able to train on the courts of the All England Club from their departures from Roland Garros.
tributes
Roger Federerworld tennis figure, who retired last year, will be honored in some way during this season’s tournament. The Swiss tennis player, who conquered eight of his 20 Grand Slams in it All England Club It will receive special recognition, although details are being kept secret for now.
“He is a great champion. We have a very close association. I am delighted to say that Roger will be paying a visit as a member. He is very welcome at any time. And yes, we will celebrate his achievement in a proper way at Wimbledon,” said Ian Hewitt, Chairman of the All England Club.
In addition, it also transpired that the American Billie Jean King and the other members of the original nine of the WTA will have their distinction for the 50th anniversary of the women’s circuit.
2023-04-25 22:41:52
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