Wimbledon officially updates all-white clothing rule with women able to wear coloured underwear after prior criticism from top names

After recent reports that Wimbledon would relax rules on female players being able to wear coloured underwear instead of all-white due to anxiety relating to menstrual cycles, this has been confirmed on Thursday afternoon to be set from 2023 onwards.

This led to criticism from Billie Jean King and Judy Murray among others who added to the impetus for change and the All England Club have now confirmed that this will be the case.

“Following discussion and engagement with the WTA, clothing manufacturers and medical teams on how best to support women and girls competing at The Championships, the Committee of Management has taken the decision to update the Wimbledon white clothing rule to allow female competitors to wear mid/dark-coloured undershorts if they choose to,” the club said, in an emailed statement.

“Requirements for other clothing, accessories and equipment remain unchanged.”