The Fashion Statements at The Championships, Wimbledon 2009

By MTF Contributor Nistha Tripathi

On the first day at All England’s Club, here is a wrap-up of ‘who wore what’ before one gets engrossed in number of aces and tie-breaker records.

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Seeded 2 but the current favorite after Nadal withdrew, Federer heralded an era of fashion and panache into Gentlemen’s game at the Wimbledon. Nike has given him a ‘Military General’ look this year in their trademark white and gold combination, and a golden trophy with 5 inscribed in the shoes (really!!). No matter what, the guy is most talked about when it comes to Wimbledon and though many might not find the gaudy ensemble to their taste, who cares. I think the least likeable part of his look this year is the golden belt on his shorts, I hope I don’t get to see that anymore often!

Federer, who is very active on Facebook right since Madrid Open started, had unveiled his dress and jacket personally for his fans with these words-

“Here is the full kit I will be playing in during The Championships. Thanks for all the support and great messages….keep them coming.”

Talk about pampering the fans! No wonder his posts get thumbs up from 20-30K fans.
(From Federer’s Facebook post)

The Swiss got to open the Championships in absence of the defending champion Rafael Nadal. Nadal is being sorely missed by his fans. Many of them claim, “the Wimbledon is already over for me”.

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Tiffany & Co. had announced that Sharapova will wear Paloma Picasso earrings at The Championships. But that is the only scintillating news about the glamorous Russian’s appearance for Wimbledon this year. On the wardrobe front, she decided to embrace a more traditional tennis look than the previous ‘swan’ and ‘tux’ ensemble! Not so surprisingly though after her dismal performances in the past. Let’s see how far this elegant design gets to be on court this time. Her jacket is more ‘military band’ like but far better than Roger’s I suppose.

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The outspoken, rebellious and temperamental of the Williams sisters is definitely concentrating more on game than the fashion statement. Besides the two marks that Nike has given her in tribute to her 2 victories here, there is nothing eye-catchy about Serena William’s outfit. The trench coat like jacket reminds me of her Mackintosh of yester year.

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And lastly, another diva Ana Ivanovic will be sporting the white Adidas Adilibra dress. She along with defending champion Venus Williams, compatriot Jankovic and top seeded Dinara Safina will test their mettle tomorrow. Let’s see what the ladies bring to the ramp.

On the sidelines, Nadia Petrova had some weird frill starting from somewhere on the shoulder and going somewhere to ‘no-idea’! Figure out for yourself.

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And here’s the quote of the day-

Q. There are so many new names in the game, many not from our country. Is it hard to follow who’s who?
SERENA WILLIAMS: I just know the standard: everyone is from Russia. Sometimes I think I’m from Russia, too. I feel like, you know, okay, all these new ?ovas. I don’t know anyone. I don’t really recognize anyone. You know, that’s just how it is.
Q. So are you saying you came to Compton when you were seven years old from Russia?
SERENA WILLIAMS: I think I am, and I think my name must Williamsova.

So much for the first day without any huge upsets except James Blake and Feliciano Lopez.

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