Style Points: How the tennis skirt became iconic
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It’s a fashion staple that’s been synonymous with the sport for over a century, but could the venerable tennis skirt be on its way out the door?
Published Feb 11, 2022
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Suzanne Lenglen shows off a skirt and bandeau—predecessors of the classic tennis uniform—in 1935.
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Billie Jean King, pictured here in 1972, was one of many players who sported Ted Tinling originals on the court.
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Until 2010, the WTA Tour's logo featured a tennis player in a skirt.
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Serena Williams' 2018 compression garment was banned from Roland Garros.
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Shorts, compression leggings and crop tops have a place alongside dresses, skirts and tanks.
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Naomi Osaka in Nike's colorful 2020 US Open collection.
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