Why Do Tennis Players Wear White at Wimbledon?

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Rafael Nadal of Spain, wearing a white shirt and headband, swings his racket to return a shot during a Wimbledon tennis match, with spectators in the background.

Why Do Tennis Players Wear White at Wimbledon?: Media

Players at the prestigious Wimbledon Championships always wear white clothing. Why is that?

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Rafael Nadal of Spain, wearing a white shirt and headband, swings his racket to return a shot during a Wimbledon tennis match, with spectators in the background.

A second Wimbledon title

Rafael Nadal, 2010.

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