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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maya Oppenheim

Wimbledon protest to be held over players having to wear white while on their periods

Reuters

Protesters are due to hold a protest outside the Wimbledon ladies singles final over the tennis tournament’s long-standing dress code which forces players to wear white on their periods.

Female tennis players have recently been calling for the strict all-white dress code which dates back to 1877 to be overhauled - explaining some players choose to skip their periods due to anxiety around leaking onto their clothes while competing.

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