And if players thought they could get away with shoes with bright orange soles (we are talking about you, Mr Federer), think again.
The All-England Club is dead serious about its white.
The rule categorically states that white does not include off-white or cream; there should be no solid mass or panel of colouring; a single trim of colour around the neckline and around the cuff of the sleeve is acceptable but must be no wider than 1cm; shoes must be almost entirely white, including the soles; and any undergarments that either are or can be visible during play (including due to perspiration) must also be completely white except for a single trim of colour no wider than 1 cm.
Phew!
However, the Championships, which began in 1877, has created a controversy or two and as we prepare for the hallowed 'green courts', here's a look at the trends that have raised eyebrows.
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