tennis whites

Racket sport uniform

Tennis whites are the traditional all-white clothing worn for playing tennis.

The dress code originated at exclusive clubs where white was considered proper and practical for hiding sweat stains.

While most recreational players now wear whatever they like, tennis whites remain mandatory at Wimbledon and some private clubs: She changed into her tennis whites before the match.

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G