Wimbledon He always made strict rules against wearing an all-white outfit during the two-week game. It is a centuries-old tradition that has been going on for years. However, after a series of protests and objections from prominent figures, the Wimbledon organizers finally decided to discuss the possibility of removing the mandatory all-white rule.
The all-white rule was very difficult for female players, especially with the all-white underwear rule during the menstrual cycle. Several actresses in the past, including Serena Williams, wore colored underwear over their white outfits in the early 2010s. After such situations, the organizers made it mandatory to wear only white. There have been some uncomfortable and awkward situations during a match for female athletes where there would be a potential leak and traumatizing the player.
After a long struggle, the organizers finally decided to discuss introducing a major change to their rules. She put the actresses at ease as they claimed to be discussing the issue considering their health and the reality of their menstrual cycles. Many people even protested the rules with ‘Address the dress code’ banners.
The following statements were included in the official statement made by the All England Lawn Tennis Club:It is very important to us to prioritize women’s health and support players according to their individual needs and we are in discussions with the WTA, producers and health teams about how we can do this.“
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Twitter reacts to Wimbledon’s late change to all-white mandatory rules
Wimbledon’s all-white rule was even questioned by players like Andre Agassi when he chose not to play for three years. While the decision to relax the strict rules was much appreciated on social media for being in favor of female athletes and their health, some mocked Wimbledon officials for thinking it was so late. On social media, people criticized the authorities for taking so long to come to a conclusion.
Here’s what fans have to say, while sharing a wide range of reactions online:
Andy Murray’s mother Judy He was one of the first to come forward to express his views on the decision. She publicly accepted the much-needed change that could avoid some embarrassing moments for women. He even sought support from other actresses and even asked them to give their opinion as they were able to understand the issue on a personal level.
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