Guide Note

During her first-round match at the 2008 Wimbledon tournament Maria Sharapova wore a "tuxedo" style sleeveless shirt and shorts.

After Sharapova won her match against Stephanie Foretz in straight sets, she gave a press conference that was dominated by fashion questions.¹

Fast Facts

1. Wore outfit during first match at the 2008 Wimbledon tournament
2. Match took place on June 24, 2008
3. Match against Stephanie Foretz
4. First time Sharapova has worn shorts in a major tournament
5. Outfit also featured a jacket and warm-up pants

"It's hard to do things different with white...I thought 'why not do shorts this year?' I've never done it at a Grand Slam. You know, if there's one place to do it, it's here."¹—Maria Sharapova