One of the most famous features of SW19 remains the highly strict all-white dress code imposed on every player taking part.
It is well-known that tennis stars must don all-white outfits at Wimbledon, but the rules are also clear on the specific shade.
Tournament organisers even keep tabs on strips of colour that are wider than a single centimetre on headbands or shirt sleeves.
The often infuriatingly meticulous rules have been the subject of debate for years, with Andre Agassi infamously boycotting Wimbledon for three years to
That did not stop the 2022 Wimbledon winner from moving freely, though, as he looks to reclaim his SW19 crown.
Doing so would see him match Roger Federer’s record of winning Wimbledon eight times, and Djokovic only has sights for the title.
“I didn’t come here to play a few rounds,” said Djokovic.
“I’m going to play if I really know. I’m going to take it day-by-day and then make a decision based on the conclusion that I and team members have reached.
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“The feelings after surgery I had was always going to try to make Wimbledon, even though many people think it’s maybe not realistic or not smart.
“My team and I know what we’re doing daily to enable me to play so I’m actually very pleased with the way I’m moving on the court considering that it’s under three weeks from the surgery.
“I really will play only if I really know that I’m in a state which is good enough to go far in the tournament and fight for the title.”
One of the most famous features of SW19 remains the highly strict all-white dress code imposed on every player taking part.
It is well-known that tennis stars must don all-white outfits at Wimbledon, but the rules are also clear on the specific shade.
Tournament organisers even keep tabs on strips of colour that are wider than a single centimetre on headbands or shirt sleeves.
The often infuriatingly meticulous rules have been the subject of debate for years, with Andre Agassi infamously boycotting Wimbledon for three years to
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