The All England Club announced Thursday that it will allow female competitors at Wimbledon to wear dark undershorts, easing its requirement for all-white clothing amid concerns for players who are menstruating.
. “I’m pleased to confirm that, following consultation with players and representatives of several stakeholder groups, the Committee of Management has taken the decision to update the white clothing rule at Wimbledon. This means that from next year, women and girls competing at The Championships will have the option of wearing coloured undershorts if they choose.
Wimbledon’s long-standing dress code required players to wear all-white attire on match courts during the Grand Slam tournament, but that policy has faced continued criticism from various corners of the tennis world.During this summer’s tournament, a group of protesters wearing white skirts and red undershorts urged Wimbledon organizers to change the policy.
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