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Best Dressed Tennis Players At Wimbledon 2026

Forbes Published Jul 7, 2026 Reviewed Jul 7, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors
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Novak Djokovic arrived on court at Wimbledon 2026 in a custom Lacoste jacket with green piping and a hidden message inside that read, according to Sports Illustrated, 'A hero is not the one who strikes, but the one who endures injustice and forgives.'
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Teodora Kostović wore a white trench coat at Wimbledon 2026, and after coming through qualifying, she expressed confidence in facing Aryna Sabalenka, stating, "Let’s see if she can deal with my power," before losing 6-2, 6-3 in 65 minutes.
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Coco Gauff reached the Wimbledon 2026 semifinals wearing a New Balance two-piece collaboration with Miu Miu, featuring a pleated skirt and racer-back tank, as part of her four Wimbledon kits.
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Naomi Osaka lost in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon 2026 but won the walk-on fashion show, with her kimono-inspired 'court Komono' ensemble transforming the All England Club's green lawn into a creative canvas.
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Amanda Anisimova wore a Nike London Collection 'London Summer Slam' dress at Wimbledon 2026 featuring satin stripes and side splits, while Aryna Sabalenka wore a version with green shorts.
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Taylor Fritz wore Boss rip-away slacks at Wimbledon 2026 featuring an integrated hook-and-loop side opening, and during his first-round match he struggled to pull the pants apart, later joking about Frances Tiafoe’s successful rip-away motion.
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Wimbledon's second week continues with fashion making headlines, led by Naomi Osaka, whose creative all-white ensembles, including a ruffled skirt and flower Nike jacket, transformed the court into a runway. Her "court Komono" is a consistent standout. Men's walk-out wear also drew attention: Novak Djokovic sported a "pre-school chic" Lacoste jacket, while Taylor Fritz and Frances Tiafoe showcased rip-away slacks from Boss and Lululemon, respectively. Teodora Kostović donned a white trench coat. Among the best-dressed women, Marta Kostyuk impressed with a comfortable ballerina-laced Wilson dress, and Taylor Townsend opted for lace texture. Amanda Anisimova, alongside many others like Aryna Sabalenka, wore classic NikeCourt dresses with side splits. Coco Gauff's New Balance two-piece, featuring a pleated skirt and razor-back crop, also garnered praise, proving Wimbledon fashion is as competitive as the matches.

Naomi Osaka lost in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon but she won the the walk-on fashion show.

Osaka’s walk-out wardrobe has become a fashion event at Grand Slams tournaments. When she arrives on court, cameras click.

Although Osaka is a trendsetter. She is not the first tennis star to create buzz with walk-on attire at Wimbledon. In 2009, Roger Federer wowed the crowd when he arrived on court with a white jacket and matching slacks with gold trim and a blinged-out duffle bag.

However, Osaka's kimono-inspired showstopper transformed the green lawn of the All England Club into a canvas to display her creativity. Even with Wimbledon's all-white restrictions, Osaka made the walk-on — when many fans race to and from the restroom — one of the most anticipated parts of the tournament.

Fans couldn't get over Osaka's elaborate kit. You could hear gasps, oohs, and ahhhs as Osaka strolled onto the court.

Taylor Fritz, Novak Djokovic, and Frances Tiafoe stepped up their walk-on wear and are among the best-dressed players at Wimbledon this year.

Novak Djokovic arrived on court in a custom Lacoste jacket with green piping and a hidden message inside. The translated message, according to Sports Illustrated, read "A hero is not the one who strikes, but the one who endures injustice and forgives."

Even though Djokovic arrived on court representing three brands: Head (racket), Asics (shoes), and Lacoste (kit), the jacket with a green emblem anchored a well-coordinated look.

Djokovic rocked the jacket, but Fritz added another dimension to walk-on drama, the rip-away slacks.

Fritz's Boss walk-on look featured a relaxed, double-breasted suit with broad lapels, offering a contemporary take on formalwear.

The matching wide-leg trousers featured an integrated hook-and-loop side opening that allowed Fritz to perform the rip-away courtside.

During his first-round match, Fritz struggled to pull the pants apart. He joked about watching compatriot Frances Tiafoe rip away his pants in one motion and vowed to get better.

France Tiafoe had a sportier, more causal take on the full-suit combo. Like Fritz said, Tiafoe snatched his NBA-style pants off in one motion.

Teodora Kostović wore a white trench coat. Although Yonex is her clothing sponsor and sponsor of her shoes and rackets, it’s unclear whether the brand is behind the trench coat design.

After coming through qualifying, Kostovic told reporters she wanted to draw No. 1 ranked Aryna Sabalenka in the first round.

When asked about how she would handle Sabalenka’s power, Kostovic replied, “Let’s see if she can deal with my power. ”

Well, the 18-year-old got her wish. Sabalenka defeated Kostovic 6-2, 6-3 in 65 minutes. At least everyone on Centre Court got to see her fabulous trench coat.

Osaka had more than one walk-on kit. For her first-round match, she wore a kit inspired by a Japanese ceremonial dress. She worked with Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi, who included embroidered cherry blossoms and cranes on the Kimono-inspired jacket.

For other matches, she paired the ruffled skirt with a Nike jacket adorned with floral appliqué.

"I like to use fashion as a medium for storytelling," Osaka told Vogue. "Every walk-out is an opportunity to bring people into my creative world. The fact that people care about it and are excited to see what’s next is also pretty cool."

Taylor Townsend wore a partial lace bodice and skirt to add texture and interest to her elegant, yet sporty dress. She wears her own line with the logo TT and works with creative director Alexander John—who has collaborated with LA Gear, Puma, and Roc Nation.

At first glance, the Lacoste Women’s Heritage Technical Dress Eva Lys wore looks like a classic plane kit. But zoom in and notice the jacquard knit fabric with V motifs. The back of the dress features a cutout, exposed elastic waistband, stripe accents and a pleated skirt.

Amanda Anisimova wore one of the many Nike London Collection kits on display at Wimbledon this year. Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys, Mirra Andreeva, and many others wore versions of the classic. Anisimova's London Summer Slam dress features satin stripes and side splits, offering a glimpse of the shorts. Sabalenka wore green shorts. Anisimova stuck with white.

As usual, Osaka had a custom-made Nike dress. The Naomi Osaka Slam dress celebrates a timeless Japanese art form with floral appliqués. Even when paired with a kimono, the elegant dress stands on its own.

Coco Gauff has four Wimbledon kits to wear over the fortnight. Good thing Gauff reached the semifinals. Her two-piece, featuring a pleated skirt and a racer-back tank, is part of a New Balance collaboration with Miu Miu.

Matteo Berrettini’s Boss kit is the best example of classic sports tailoring. Berrettini could have made the walk-on list. He was supposed to wear a beige jacket to walk on the court. But Wimbledon deemed it not white enough. Wimbledon has a strict-all white rules with one loop-hole, ladies shorts.

Although Marta Kostyuk's kit looks like a dress, it's a two-piece. Wilson calls the ensemble the Marta Dress, the latest in "athlete-led design." The Marta Dress is a tank with a dainty dress overlay.

Karolina Muchova is one of the best athletes on the WTA Tour, so opting for a loose-fit sporty kit from Adidas’ London Collection is in keeping with her athleticism. The Club Tennis Climacool polo shirt is made from recycled polyester.

Muchova’s outfit is textbook sportswear, designed for comfort and movement rather than fashion statement. After all, the players are at Wimbledon to play tennis. Looking fabulous while doing it is a bonus.

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