Tennis player Mihaela Buzarnescu from Romania had to swap underwear with her coach during Wimbledon 2022 this summer with the all white dress code rule set to be lightened
The All England Club is in discussions to relax the outdated custom that was a traumatic experience for many female players in response to the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) players and supporters’ protest over the “all-white underwear rule.” Fans have protested at Wimbledon 2022 with signs reading “Address the Dress Code.”
Wimbledon To Relax Its All-White Dress Code Underwear Ban Rule
Fans had voiced out against the trend.
This summer, numerous Wimbledon attendees demonstrated against the requirement outside the stadium’s entrances, and Judy Murray, Andy Murray’s mother and a former British Fed Cup captain, was among other noteworthy individuals to voice their disapproval.
Mihaela Buzarnescu was denied wearing black undergarments.
Mihaela Buzarnescu, a tennis player from Romania, had to change underwear with her coach a few minutes before her match at Wimbledon 2022 this summer because of the all-white requirement. The officials protested Mihaela because she was wearing black underwear.
The Romanian stated following her game that because it was too dark, she had to change her bustier. She couldn’t wear the white one she had since it was too transparent; instead, she stole her coach’s bustier and did the same.
The All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has issued a statement.
The WTA players found it impossible to follow the guideline while they were menstruating, which compelled Wimbledon’s organisers to lessen the unnecessary challenges for female players. The All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club has issued the following statement that they are in discussions with the WTA, with manufacturers, and with the medical staff about how they can prioritise women’s health and help players based on their unique needs.
Judy Murray also spoke about the subject last week at a gathering for women in leadership in Glasgow, saying that she agrees that it’s a much more open topic for discussion, but more players would probably need to openly discuss the trauma that can result from wearing all white and then possibly having a leak while playing. There cannot be anything more distressing than that, in her opinion.
The “all-white rule” at Wimbledon is reportedly going to be loosened starting with the following competition, only applying to apparel worn above the waist.