Wimbledon bans Berrettini's non-white Hugo Boss outfit

Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini revealed on Thursday that tournament officials barred him from wearing a specially designed walk-on outfit from his sponsor, Hugo Boss, because it was not white enough. The Italian’s planned beige jacket was deemed to violate the All England Club’s famously strict dress code.

Berrettini explained during a press conference following his second-round victory that the outfit was rejected due to its off-white, brownish hue. He noted that promotional images had already been posted on his social media after a photoshoot. The 30-year-old, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2021, said he accepted the decision, stating simply, "It’s okay."

His experience underscores the uncompromising enforcement of Wimbledon's all-white rule, which requires player attire to be "almost entirely white" from the moment they step onto the court. The policy, formally established in 1963 and tightened in 2014, forbids cream or off-white colors and restricts any colored trim to a maximum of one centimeter.

Berrettini’s situation contrasts with that of fellow Hugo Boss ambassador Taylor Fritz. The American sixth seed has garnered attention by walking onto court in an...