Matteo Berrettini says Wimbledon officials blocked him from wearing a Hugo Boss “walk-on” outfit because the jacket was not considered white enough. Multiple reports say Berrettini had promoted the look online in advance, including promotional images posted to Instagram showing a beige-toned jacket. Despite the online unveiling, he was not allowed to wear the outfit on court at Wimbledon.
The episode is presented as an example of Wimbledon’s strict all-white dress code. One account notes that the policy has previously affected other players, including Jessica Bouzas, Roger Federer and Andre Agassi, with decisions tied to how clothing is interpreted under the tournament’s standards.
In all accounts, the dispute centers on the color tone of the jacket rather than any other design element. Berrettini’s explanation frames the issue as a judgment by officials about what qualifies as “white” under Wimbledon rules, despite the outfit being part of a branded line and already publicized by the player.
