Wimbledon's Fashion Trendsetters

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jun 23, 2011

Wimbledon's Fashion Trendsetters

Venus Williams -- 2011

The self-designed outfit Venus Williams described as a "jumper" flopped with fans, but not her set-winning performance through two rounds of the 2011 tournament.

Roger Federer -- 2009

Perhaps a bit over-dressed for the occasion, Roger Federer reclaimed his title as Wimbledon champion in 2009.

Maria Sharapova -- 2008

Sharapova sported a tuxedo dickey over a sheer white top and, for the first time in a grand slam, traditional men's tennis shorts.

Roger Federer -- 2008

Nike released this cardigan sweater for defending Wimbledon champion Roger Federer, whose five-year winning streak was broken after a loss to Raphael Nadal.

Rafael Nadal -- 2008

After winning the French Open it seemed that Nadal was looking for his first Wimbledon Championship, hoping that shorter hair and shorter Capri pants would be his good luck charms.

Serena Williams -- 2008

Serena Williams was ready for any and all weather in this white trench coat. After her 7-5, 6-3 victory, she explained, "I love coats. And I don't know why because I live in Florida. So it doesn't really add up."

Bethanie Mattek -- 2007

The Lady Gaga of tennis wears her famous high football socks while competing against equally trendy Venus Williams.

Anne White -- 1985

Anne White unintentionally made headlines with a white, full body lycra jumpsuit. To the umpire's request, White changed her outfit to finish the delayed match (for bad light) the next day.

John McEnroe -- 1980

McEnroe and his Wimbledon worthy white-fro, in one of the best tennis matches of all time -- opposite Bjorn Borg.

Martina Navratilova -- 1978

Martina Navratilova wore this gigantic blue collar and pin-striped button down at her first of nine Wimbledon titles.

Linda Siegel -- 1979

Tennis fans (mostly men) remember Linda Siegel not for her loss to Billie Jean King in the second round of her Wimbledon debut, rather her low cut top--or lack thereof. After serving the young Californian reportedly "fell out" of her dress. Next day headlines read "Thanks for the mammary."