Coco Gauff recently said that her outfit for the Berlin Tennis Open would not have been allowed at Wimbledon. The admission came after her unexpected second-round defeat against Wang Xinyu in Berlin.
Coco Gauff Unsure If Her Colorful Miu Miu Outfit Will Meet Wimbledon’s Dress Code
Gauff debuted her second New Balance × Miu Miu grass‑court look in Berlin. The outfit featured a white track jacket with green panels and sky‑blue accents. This was paired with a matching skirt, green-sleeved top, and cropped tank for play.
While her Berlin campaign ended with a shock defeat to Xinyu, Gauff shared a heartwarming message to her fans, promising a stronger comeback.
“It was a tough one today but happy to be back on court 🙂 tried my best to adjust with the quick turnaround but it wasn’t enough. As always, i’m learning as I go so I hope to do better next time. Thank you berlin for the short but sweet visit, I’ll come back stronger next year,” she wrote on Instagram.
The 21-year-old also desired to spend more time on the courts in the adorable outfit.
“I wish I could give this kit some more screen time as it’s definitely one of my favs but i’m excited to get some more practices in to be ready for wimbledon,” she added.
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Among the multiple fan comments was a suggestion about repeating the same outfit for her upcoming Wimbledon campaign.
“This fit should’ve been for Wimbledon if we’re keeping it 99+1 bestie🥹,” the fan’s comment read.
To this, Gauff replied by saying:
“Lol too much color it wouldn’t be allowed probably haha.”
Wimbledon’s strict all-white dress code has led to several high-profile incidents involving top players. In 2017, WTA legend Venus Williams was asked to change her pink sports bra mid-match after it became visible. Eugenie Bouchard also experienced a similar call in 2015 when she received a violation for a black bra strap peeking out during her match.
Australian ATP star Nick Kyrgios was also fined around $14,000 in 2022 for making a post-match appearance in red sneakers and a red cap. The fine was imposed because he completely defied the all-white mandate.
Why Did Coco Gauff Deny Featuring Her Miu Miu Outfit at Wimbledon?
Gauff’s major claim that her outfit from Berlin would not have been admissible at Wimbledon is based on the tournament’s rule book. According to the official clothing and equipment guide on the event’s website, players cannot deviate from the “all-white” dress code policy.
“Competitors must be dressed in suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white* and this applies from the point at which the player enters the court surround,” the official website dictates.
While Gauff’s outfit from Berlin was also based on white, the second point of the rule book answers the question.
“There should be no solid mass or panel of colouring*. A single trim of colour around the neckline and around the cuff of the sleeves is acceptable but must be no wider than one centimetre.”
As per the rules, it is clear that Gauff’s Miu Miu outfit will have to undergo specific changes to be approved for the major grass court event.
