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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Emine Sinmaz

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Female tennis stars push boundaries with outfits at wimbledon | History Defined

Coco Gauff during her match against Anca Todoni on day three of Wimbledon.
Coco Gauff during her match against Anca Todoni on day three of Wimbledon. Photograph: Rob Newell/CameraSport/Getty Images

Forget stuffy traditions, Wimbledon’s women tennis players have been pushing the boundaries this year with their imaginative on-court outfits.

Coco Gauff, the world No 2, has worn a custom-made, cut-out dress that fans have said is reminiscent of Serena Williams’ 2019 Wimbledon outfit. The 20-year-old US Open champion said she asked New Balance for a design featuring cut-outs, which gave her dress the appearance of being a two-piece.

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