Wimbledon relaxes all-white policy to let female players wear dark-coloured undershorts

Wimbledon relaxes all-white policy to let female players wear dark-coloured undershorts

Monica Puig of Puerto Rico plays a forehand in her Ladies' Singles second round match against Karolina Pliskova of The Czech Republic during Day three of The Championships - Wimbledon
Puerto Rico’s Monica Puig is among those to have spoken out about Wimbledon’s all-whites clothing policy

Female competitors at Wimbledon will be allowed to wear dark-coloured undershorts from next year.

The All England Club has relaxed its all-white clothing rule to relieve a “potential source of anxiety” for players on their period.

Women and girls can now wear mid- or dark-coloured undershorts, provided they are no longer than their skirt.

Discussions took place with the WTA, clothing manufacturers and medical teams after players voiced concerns.

Former Wimbledon champion Monica Puig…

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