Why did Wimbledon ban Matteo Berrettini’s Hugo Boss outfit? The Italian star explains what went wrong (Image via Getty)Wimbledon’s strict dress code has claimed another high-profile fashion casualty. Italy’s Matteo Berrettini revealed that tournament officials stopped him from wearing a Hugo Boss walk-on outfit because it was not considered white enough. The former Wimbledon finalist had planned to arrive on court in a beige-toned jacket and had already promoted the look on social media. However, the outfit never made it onto the grass courts after officials ruled that it did not meet the All England Club’s famous all-white requirements.Matteo Berrettini says Wimbledon rejected Hugo Boss look over colour issueBerrettini opened up about the decision after his second-round win over Arthur Fils. Speaking about the outfit, the Italian explained that he had worked with Hugo Boss on the look and even completed a promotional photoshoot before arriving at Wimbledon.According to Berrettini, officials informed him that the jacket was not white enough to be worn as part of his on-court entrance. He said the colour was slightly off-white and admitted it had a “little brownish” tone. Because of that, Wimbledon did not approve it.The 30-year-old added that fans can still see the outfit on his social media accounts because the promotional campaign had already been completed before the tournament started. While disappointed that he could not wear it on court, Berrettini appeared to accept the decision and simply said it was “okay.”The outfit had drawn comparisons with the custom Hugo Boss look worn by American star Taylor Fritz. Like Berrettini, Fritz is also a Hugo Boss ambassador. However, Fritz’s outfit complied with Wimbledon’s rules because it was entirely white.The All England Club applies its dress code from the moment players step onto court. Wimbledon’s regulations are among the strictest in sport, with players expected to wear predominantly white clothing and accessories.Berrettini’s focus quickly returned to tennis after the fashion setback. He moved into the third round with a 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Arthur Fils. His best Wimbledon result remains his run to the 2021 final, where he lost to Novak Djokovic.Taylor Fritz, Naomi Osaka and others bring fashion focus to WimbledonEven with Wimbledon’s strict rules, several players have found ways to make a style statement this year.Taylor Fritz has attracted attention with a custom all-white Hugo Boss suit that he wears while walking onto court. The American later admitted he was not completely sure about the idea at first, but felt the outfit looked good after seeing the photographs. Fritz also acknowledged that fashion choices can divide opinion, with some fans enjoying them and others feeling players should keep things simple.Naomi Osaka has also become one of the tournament’s biggest fashion talking points. For her opening match, the four-time Grand Slam champion arrived wearing a white kimono-inspired outfit. Later in the tournament, she appeared with an ivory train attached to a traditional obi-style belt.Osaka explained that the design reflected her Japanese heritage while also respecting Wimbledon’s traditions. She said the kimono silhouette was one of the strongest symbols of Japanese culture and inspired her Wimbledon look.Wimbledon’s clothing rules continue to be closely enforced. Earlier this week, Spain’s Jessica Bouzas was warned after a black undershirt became visible beneath her white outfit.The tournament has a long history of policing player clothing. Andre Agassi famously skipped Wimbledon between 1988 and 1990 because he disagreed with the dress code. Roger Federer was also asked to change his footwear in 2013 after wearing trainers with bright orange soles.Berrettini’s rejected jacket is the latest reminder that at Wimbledon, even a small shade away from white can be enough to break the rules.