Seamstresses keep Wimbledon players ready with tailored clothing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Erica Russell and Marlien Beets work at Wimbledon, where they adjust clothing for players during the tournament. They have altered around 900 items already, with expectations to reach 1,000 by the tournament's end. Dress code compliance is essential for players, prompting alterations for fit and style. The seamstresses, who manage long shifts, also assist with clothing repairs for tournament staff as needed.
- •Russell and Beets work 12-hour shifts in Surrey.
- •More than 900 items have been altered during the tournament.
- •Players request adjustments for length and fit.
- •The seamstresses also help with repairs for staff.
- •Russell has been with Wimbledon since 2019.
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Seamstresses keeping Wimbledon stars looking sharp
"Two seamstresses from Surrey work long days at Wimbledon to adjust clothes for the tennis players.
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