Matteo Berrettini has revealed that Wimbledon officials banned his walk-on outfit designed by sponsor BOSS because it was not white enough. The Italian tennis star disclosed the decision after his match, noting the jacket was off-white with a brownish tint.
Berrettini's Banned Jacket
Speaking to reporters, Berrettini explained: 'There was an option actually but I got refused by Wimbledon. It was not white enough. It was a little bit off-white. Then on the color, it was a little bit brownish.' He added that he had posted a photo of the outfit on social media from a photoshoot. 'Unfortunately I couldn't go on court with that.'
Naomi Osaka's Kimono Tribute
Naomi Osaka has drawn attention with her walk-on outfits this week. She described her inspiration: 'For me, when I think about Wimbledon, it's obviously the all white. It's the oldest tournament. I think about my cultures, my heritage, which is Japanese and Haitian. In Japanese culture, the most iconic silhouette is a kimono. You don't have to see the color of a kimono to know it is a kimono.' She cited the movie Kill Bill and Lucy Liu's character in an all-white kimono.
Taylor Fritz's Federer-Inspired Suit
American Taylor Fritz wore a white BOSS suit inspired by Roger Federer's 2007 outfit. Fritz said: 'BOSS came to me with the idea. I wasn't 100% sure how I felt, but after seeing the pictures after the match, I feel like it looked all right. I think people are going to be torn. Some people will like it and some will think anyone dressed up to walk out is doing too much.'
Wimbledon's Strict Dress Code
Wimbledon enforces a strict all-white dress code for players on court, extending to walk-on attire. The tournament's regulations require that clothing be predominantly white, with off-white shades not permitted. This policy has led to controversies in the past, and Berrettini's case is the latest example.
