The 2025 Wimbledon Championships began on Monday, June 30, drawing thousands of spectators to the All England Club. Among them are celebrities and prominent sports figures, including soccer icon David Beckham and former tennis star Maria Sharapova.
Sharapova attended the opening day of the Championships, looking stylish in a denim skirt. She also took a playful jab at Wimbledon’s strict dress code in her message recently.
Maria Sharapova Shares a Tongue-in-Cheek Message Considering Wimbledon’s Dress Code
Wimbledon is traditionally known for its strict all-white dress code. Thus, all competitors wear white tennis attire from the moment they enter the court surroundings. Even shades like off-white or cream are not permitted. Additionally, accessories such as caps (including the underbill), bandanas, wristbands, socks, and headbands must also be completely white, with only a single trim of color allowed.
While there is no strict dress code for spectators, smart attire is encouraged, especially for those on Centre Court or Court No. 1. However, clothing with large company logos (considered ‘ambush marketing’) or political slogans is strictly prohibited within the arena.
As noted, former Wimbledon champion Sharapova attended the event and shared photos on her Instagram story, including a mirror selfie in a chic navy blue top and denim skirt. She playfully disclosed that she had to look up whether her outfit complied with the All England Club’s dress code.
“I did Google whether denim was allowed on the grounds. It is,” she wrote.
Sharapova delivered several strong performances at the oldest Grand Slam, despite winning the title only once in 2004. The five-time Major champion reached the semifinals in 2005, 2006, and 2015, and finished as runner-up in 2011.
When Maria Sharapova Stepped Out in an Unconventional Look at Wimbledon
Maria Sharapova drew attention with an unconventional outfit at the 2008 Wimbledon Championships. The Russian arrived wearing a see-through tuxedo-style ensemble, seemingly against the tournament’s traditional dress norms. Sharapova later revealed that the look was inspired by ‘menswear’ and said she wanted to do something ‘classy’ at the grass-court Major.
Sharapova, however, had a disappointing run at the tournament, falling to Alla Kudryavtseva 2-6, 4-6 in the second round. Kudryavtseva even admitted bluntly that she was glad to win, as she didn’t like Sharapova’s outfit.
#Wimbledon tuxedo 😍🤍🌱🎾 pic.twitter.com/EJtSuw0op7
— teamsharapova (@team_sharapova_) June 28, 2020
Several other players have also sparked controversy with their outfits at Wimbledon. Anne White’s white bodysuit in 1985, Pat Cash’s black-and-white checkered bandana in 1987, and Nick Kyrgios wearing red Air Jordans in 2022 all drew significant attention.
