Are these some of Wimbeldon's worst outfits ever? Photos / Getty Images
As Nike comes under fire for it's "lingere" Wimbledon dress, we take a look at some of the worst tennis outfits to be sported on the courts over the years.
From midriffs, to tassels and frilly undershorts, here are the best of the worst:
Earning herself the name "Gorgeous Gussie", American tennis star Gertrude Moran became known for her shorter than short skirts and frilly undershorts.
It was the '50s, she wore gold, and it was not okay. Karol Fageros was slapped with a ban for wearing gold lamé shorts under her skirt. She was only allowed to return to the court once she swapped her metallic pair for white.
She was likely considered ahead of her time when she slipped into this slinky unitard. Fortunately her time never came and shiny lycra has seldom reappeared on the courts.
Bringing the Britney Spears-inspired look of the pop world at the time to Wimbledon, Anna Kournikova was all about the midriff here.
Channeling a gladiator, Serena's dress looked more like a costume than a sports uniform complete with gold inserts and paneled skirt.
A dress with tiered tassels was an interesting choice for Venus. Worn in 2010 it saw her through to the quarterfinals.
Is it a waistcoat? Is it a sports shirt? Sharapova stirred up confusion by choosing a pleated, tuxedo-style top for the court in 2008.
While she wasn't wearing this on court, we think Bethanie Mattek-Sands' Pre-Wimbledon Party dress deserves a special mention, because it's proof tennis balls should never be considered decorative.
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