Wimbledon 2025: Tennis Meets Tailoring

Wimbledon is unlike any other sporting event in that it’s become synonymous with so much more than what happens on court: the nostalgia of playing on grass, the grace and elegance of the players who etch their names onto its wall of champions, strawberries and cream, players wearing all-white and the chic style of those in attendance. Whether they’re in the Royal Box, guests of players or just normal ticketholders, Wimbledon’s attendees are, without a doubt, the best-dressed fans in sports.

From the outer courts on the first few days to Centre Court on Championship weekend, Wimbledon is an occasion to dress up. Even the players, stripped of their usual bright colours, bold patterns and striking combinations, manage to look more stylish and put together, prioritizing silhouettes, materials and small details. It’s also an opportunity for them to use their non-competition wares to make a statement.

Lorenzo Musetti, the 7-seed on the gentlemen’s side, arguably made the biggest impression of all the players–at least on the style front. Musetti walked onto the court for his first match wearing a white Bottega Veneta jacket, crafted using the brand’s trademark intrecciato leather – not only was it a great look, but it was a debut for Musetti as the new face of the Italian luxury brand, further entrenching Wimbledon as the spot where the worlds of style and sport meet. While Musetti bowed out as part of an unprecedented wave of upsets in the first and second rounds, his appearance set the tone – and the bar – for the rest of the men’s field.

Even before Musetti took to the court, David Beckham put on his Wimbledon best, taking in the action on day one in a smart double-breasted suit in an alabaster-like cream that matched the cast on his right wrist, with a blue shirt and brown tie, proving that there’s reason style can’t help you overcome a little adversity.

Beckham and Musetti’s light-coloured looks helped chart the course that many of men took at the All England Club. Andrew Garfield strolled through the gates wearing an all-bone white look: cap, shirt, trousers and a sweater draped over his shoulders (in case of inclement weather!), with chocolate brown suede monkstrap shoes. It struck the perfect balance between casual comfort and put-together elegance. His compatriot Joe Alwyn, went for a similarly creamy palette the following day (all that was missing were some strawberries!), opting instead for a more casual look: linen bomber jacket, white tennis sneakers, while using pleated trousers to still keep it classy.

Tom Holland, on the other hand, went for a much more laidback – and street-wise – look, pairing an oversized J.W. Anderson shirt with classic blue jeans. What really turned heads with Holland’s look was the rare Rolex Cosmograph Daytona with an icy blue dial on his wrist, capable of measuring speeds of up to 400 kilometers an hour–more than enough to keep track of the game’s biggest servers. A sporty watch to match a sportier look.

Tennis legend Roger Federer – arguably the greatest grass player ever – returned to the All England Club in a daring blue herringbone suit. Federer, like Beckham, opted for a double-breasted jacket, a style rooted in the long tradition of English tailoring.

Gentlemen’s semi-final day featured two blockbuster matches, with Carlos Alcaraz besting Taylor Fritz and Jannik Sinner taking on the seemingly ageless Novak Djokovic. The double-header brought out a host of big names. Rami Malek did as Beckham, Garfield and Alwyn, with a light-coloured ensemble, preferring a slightly oversized and double-breasted cream suit, with a tasteful dress watch. Benedict Cumberbatch took in the action wearing an understated Prada suit, with a blue and white striped shirt that called to mind those worn by Wimbledon’s officials.

Tom Ford, a pioneer in the realm of refined menswear, and a master of cutting sharp, perfect lines, watched the action alongside Anna Wintour, sporting his signature look of a suit with peak lapels and a structured, padded shoulder, not to mention the old-school tie bar – a small touch that adds a sense of time-honoured luxury.

Arguably, the best style lesson came from Hugh Grant, whose mid-match nap was much-memed – but he looked damn good while dozing off. A reminder that form and function can coexist: you can look stylish and still be comfortable enough to fall asleep on TV.

Another year of tennis on the grounds of the All England Club has come to an end, but there was enough in the way of style inspiration to tide us over until next summer.

Feature image: Actor Rami Malek arrives in the royal box ahead of the Gentlemen’s semi-final match between Taylor Fritz of United States and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. Malek sports a Tank Must de Cartier watch on his left wrist. (Photo by Visionhaus via Getty Images).

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