The unspoken spectator rules and dress codes of the tennis tournament

With the championship underway, a typical British tennis tournament has some very special codes for participants to follow. How are the audience expected to behave?

Afternoon tea, hard upper lips and Wimbledon – they became part of the country’s international brand, as everything is deeply “British”. What appears to seduce the UK, the UK and tourists from afar to observe for themselves.

The optics of the annual tennis tournaments in south London (Strawberry and Cream, Pym, Ball Girls, Boy) are all endemic to this horrifyingly British facility. It is a marker of “seasonal” and, like Chelsea Flower Show, Henry, and Ascott, where the ball was skillfully hit by the racket. The British in tournaments has an equally unconventional cornerstone. That rule and etiquette are most important in both behavior and attire, and in both what to wear, and what to wear, and what to wear a little longer at the baseline.

So, what does Wimbledon etiquette entail? First of all, according to the Etiquette Self-Style Queen, Laura Windsor, who advised on the TV series Bridgeton, should not be called Wimbledon. “Really, when referring to Wimbledon, they should say the championship because they are the oldest and most prestigious grass tennis championship in the world.” Another appropriate moniker is simply “tennis.”

Attendees tell the BBC “Have humility… that’s our Britishness, isn’t it? We’re appropriate in Prim,” she says. What does this look like? Initially, they avoided many kinds of behavior that is standard at other sporting events, instead acted more side-by-side along the play, keeping things quieter for the most part, unleashing the selfie smell, and were not banned from the tournament in 2015. They will be monitored closely anyway.”

According to Hanson, “People love the social aspect of Wimbledon, but it’s worth remembering that it’s a seating sporting event that comes with its own set of court-side rules,” he continues: “Be punctual and get your seat at a good time… respect the fact that you can only go during the switch.” Of course, the phone should remain silent. But he is also guided by the best way to rally around players and officials in court.

Beyond that, he says, “Protect yourself to yourself.” “Beware of those sitting around you and stay in the seating space. Even if it is limited, don’t accidentally ripple into another person’s personal space.” And if you think you’re sneaking into the melting of tuna, “avoid turdling the rapper or disrupting the peace by eating messy or messy or smelly foods.”

Most obviously, the rules are embodied in what they wear. “The best way to show good behavior is to dress properly,” says Windsor. Wimbledon does not have a strict dress code, but smart dresses are especially encouraged in show coats. Additionally, certain items such as torn jeans, dirty trainers, and those with political statements are prohibited. “It’s comfortable and appropriate for the weather,” says Hanson.

However, unofficially, Wimbledon has developed its own set of style rules. It’s taking evidence of these implicit awake but still specific “rules” criticism that Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, wore jeans along with her hat and blazer, faced from several corners to wear her jeans to watch her friend Serena Williams perform in 2019.

Daniel Yo Miller, sports and fashion journalist and founder Sports Birth Newsletter, “When thinking about Wimbledon dressing, everyone has the same kind in mind – either white or beige. You can wear a blazer and wear a hat.” Guests often prefer floral flocks, polka dots, and tailoring. It appears that the dress code has landed due to penetration. For Windsor, it means dressing properly. It means “medium and refined” such as clear linen or tailored pieces.

Hanson points out that “wide hats can get in the way of those sitting behind you, so it’s best to avoid them,” but Panama hats have become something of an official Wimbledon uniform that has been popular with audiences since the beginning of the 20th century.

Over the years, many well-known celebrities have provided passionate examples of how to ace it submissively on the Centre Court stage. Zendaya, “Patron Saint of the Tennis scores“The Wimbledon people who attended Wimbledon last year wore Ralph Lauren menswear-inspired looks: a vivid white and old-school tweed suit jacket, blue and white striped shirts and ties.

Other smashes include Meghan in neat pleated and white shirt, Keira Knightley in a dropped wisteria Chanel dress, Tom Cruise from the same period last year, Nutty suits after the Nutty suit, Alexa Chon in an Alan knit cardigan, a cruising cotton pop rinse skirt and earrings in a leek suit. But, undoubtedly, the Queen of SW19 Dressing is Siena Miller. Thanks to her Brodery angled dress and a simple Breeze linen suit, a bright white Garban jumpsuit and polka dots. Others ace it despite not sticking to the script – see Grace Jones in a flight suit The perfect example, or Idris Elba in the impressive Super Eagles shirt.

Princess Welsh Catherine has often worn the official color of the tournament, Green or Purple, since 1909, as the royal patron of the All-England lawn tennis club. In recent years she has participated in the green green appearances, including the forest green Dolce and Gabbana Crepe Midi Dress, the forest green Krepe Midi Dress, and the green Krepe Midi Dress. It’s not the end, but the tournament. Last year, Kate wore a purple Saffiya dress to showcase the trophy for the men’s singles.

The existence of royals each year emphasizes the traditional sense of events, and tennis has long been associated with wealth, status and charm. “Tennis was this social game, and rather elite and attractive,” says Elizabeth Wilson, author of Love Games, and the history of tennis, from Victorian entertainment to global phenomenon. The original setting was a country house.. “It’s definitely traditionally a upper class sport, and its essence still permeates through a lot of tennis,” says Miller. He relaxes it in cricket, or ascott.

Even within tennis tournaments, Wimbledon is an extra-professional. “You’ll see other Grand Slams, [it] Miller mentions several examples, walk-out music, players dancing when they come out, kiss cams, hot dogs for sale, t-shirt guns.

Miller states that it is “one of the last fortresses of old-school British culture in the mainstream.” Its archaic quality is part of its appeal and appeal to some. “I think Wimbledon is essentially a museum. You’ll go there for an enchanting day, for insight into what the British society’s past looks like,” he says.

All of this has its drawbacks. “From a fan’s perspective, it makes you feel like you’re stepping into a space that’s not really yours,” says Miller. To some extent, you need to “behave as you did before.”

However, over the years, Wimbledon codes have changed. In many ways, Wilson has been “more participatory.” 1751379468″In the past, people had a cathedral atmosphere and a rather sacred atmosphere, but that was far from what we are today.”

Hanson agrees. “If we think about it Henman Hill/Murray Mound (And the rest), the level of patriotism and emotion, which is different from the public displays we’ve seen in the past. ”

The crowds now scream, scream, and occasionally join the waves of Mexico, at least among the points. According to Wilson, “No one would have thought of it in the 1950s.” When Miller went last year, he said, “It definitely felt like a more modern tennis experience.” He can feel it, he says, “just a little.”

Even in her outfit, her attitude is soft. Miller sees Idris Elba and David Beckham as illustrious examples of dressers who know how to suit Wimbledon without getting stuck in the past. “The exterior is more “fantastic barbecue” than a “super formal event.”

In Hanson’s case, the points of etiquette win. “Etiquette is all about how our actions and how our actions affect and influence others. Everyone needs to be considerate and considerate how we behave to make it a great day to see tennis.