Would be nice to have a 'splash' of colour at Wimbledon, feels Roger Federer

Would be nice to have a 'splash' of colour at Wimbledon, feels Roger Federer

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Eight time Wimbledon title holder, Roger Federer feels Wimbledon organizers should not ease the all white policy at the All England Club as a 'splash’ of colour would add to the fun. Wimbledon has been following the strict all-white policy dating back all the way to the nineteenth century.

Roger Federer, who has little left to achieve at the All England Club, expressed his views on Wimbledon's all white policy. Though respectful of the policy, the 20 time Grand Slam winner feels that the organizers should not be so strict in implementing the policy and perhaps, a 'splash’ of Colour would add to the fun in the game.

Wimbledon has always followed the all white policy in terms of player’s jersey strictly, with only to the tiniest bit of colour allowed on shorts, shirts, and dresses.

“It's good fun that it’s different but it would be nice to add a splash of colour, let’s just be honest for a second here. I understand that traditions are the way they are. I know that Phil Brook, the chairman right now, he believes in strict tradition, going back to the ‘50s, ‘60s,” said Federer as reported by AFP.“I get it. Back in the day, Borg and McEnroe walked out in red outfits. I’m not saying that should happen again. Maybe it would be nice if we mix it up a little bit more."

According to Federer, it would create a challenge for the clothing brands to experiment with white. It would be a great news for the Japanese company, Uniqlo who signed Federer with a mega deal of $300 million just before Wimbledon.

“It also creates for the brands a challenge, how much different can you make white. There is ways to do it. They’re trying hard, let’s put it that way,” he said.

There have been records of broken code in the previous years. In 2013, Federer defied the policy by wearing orange soled shoes. In 2007, French player Tatiana Golovin was found wearing red shorts under her white dress. However, she was forgiven as the underwear was shorter than the dress. In 2017, Venus Williams had to change her bra during a rain delay as her pink straps were seen through her dress. Canadian Eugenie Bouchard was found wearing black bra under her white top in 2015.

However, Serena Williams has come out in support of the tradition.

“I love it. I think it’s unique. I think against the green grass it’s just so pristine. When you’re designing, you have to design something that’s white, which isn’t always easy. It’s cool,” Serena said.

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