Emma Raducanu defies 150-year-old Wimbledon tradition, stirring controversy.

Emma Raducanu has reportedly sparked controversy at Wimbledon’s All England Club by violating a long-standing dress code. The 2021 US Open champion has been accused of disregarding the club’s 150-year-old rule, which mandates that players wear all-white attire during matches and practice sessions. Some club members have labeled her actions as “arrogant,” claiming she has ignored the strict regulations that apply to all players at SW19.

According to reports from the *Daily Mail*, Raducanu has practiced on the club’s courts while wearing non-compliant outfits, allegedly opting for colorful attire instead of the required all-white ensemble. This has reportedly upset members who expect strict adherence to the dress code. The club’s rules, first introduced in the 1880s, state that players must wear “suitable tennis attire that is almost entirely white” from the moment they step onto the court.

While Wimbledon did amend its dress code in 2023 to allow female players to wear dark undershorts for comfort during their menstrual cycles, the overall rules remain rigid. Players are still restricted to white outfits, with only a 10mm trim of a single color permitted on cuffs or necklines. Despite these regulations, Raducanu allegedly “rocked up in a pink outfit,” prompting some club members to question whether her Grand Slam success has led to special treatment.

Raducanu is not the first high-profile player to attract criticism for dress code violations at Wimbledon. In 2022, Nick Kyrgios made headlines by stepping onto the court in red Nike Jordan shoes and a matching cap before changing into his white kit. Even tennis legend Roger Federer once faced a reprimand for wearing orange-soled shoes. While some view Raducanu’s actions as defiant, others argue that evolving traditions could make the tournament more inclusive and modern.