💨 Abstract

Billie Jean King has called for Wimbledon to abolish its all-white dress code, which dates back to the 19th century. Famous controversies include Andre Agassi refusing to play for three years due to the dress code restrictions, and tennis legend Roger Federer being reprimanded for his shoes. King advocates for players to have more distinctive uniforms for ease of viewer identification and misses out on merchandising opportunities. Wimbledon recently allowed female players to wear colored shorts under their white skirts.

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