Democracy Dies in Darkness

Wimbledon is so serious about its all-white dress code, officials are checking players’ underwear

Tennis is a game that tests players’ athleticism, precision and mind. At Wimbledon, however, it’s also a test of players’ underwear.

On Thursday, Austrian junior singles star Jurij Rodionov was sent off the court after officials twice checked his underwear on the court and determined it was too dark to meet the English tournament’s strict all-white dress code.