From 1914 To Now: The Most Popular Fashion Icons And Trends In Tennis

Mid-1920s: Shorter Skirts Come Into Play

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By the middle of the 1920s, women were finally allowed to show their ankles on the court. You can see above skirts still fell well below the knees. Still, female athletes complained of not having enough mobility. We would too!

In the picture, you see the United States and English teams, who competed against each other for dominance yearly in the Wightman Cup. The tournament was held from 1923 until 1989. England won ten times. Next, do you know who the first fashion icon in tennis was?