Matteo Berrettini banned from wearing non-white outfit at Wimbledon
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Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Matteo Berrettini's outfit for his match against Arthur Fils at Wimbledon was banned by the All England Club for not adhering to the strict all-white dress code. Berrettini, who previously reached the Wimbledon finals, described his outfit as 'a little brownish,' leading to its prohibition. Despite it being an option, Wimbledon officials rejected his attire, impacting his appearance on court. Following his second-round victory, Berrettini acknowledged the outfit issue but expressed acceptance of the ruling.
- •Berrettini's outfit included a beige jacket, deemed not white enough.
- •He won his second-round match against Arthur Fils on Centre Court.
- •Wimbledon has a longstanding all-white clothing rule for players.
- •Dress code incidents at Wimbledon often attract media attention.
"Matteo Berrettini's outfit for his clash with Arthur Fils was banned by Wimbledon chiefs for not being white enough.
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