Wimbledon fashion

Enter the preppy. Roger Federer makes his entrance on to Wimbeldon's Centre Court in his trademark louche white suit Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters

In classic Wimbledon whites, Roger Federer shows off the power of his stroke - topped by a floppy fringe Photograph: Wilfred Lee/AP

In the other sartorial corner, Spaniard Rafael Nadal channels the Captain Jack Sparrow pirate look: angry looks, bandana and pulsing muscles Photograph: Marcus Brandt/PA

At Wimbledon, Nadal manages to make his look comply with the all-white dress code, despite its having nothing in common with traditional tennis wear Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA

We're used to seeing Roger Federer sinking to his knees in victory on the Wimbledon grass. Nicely tailored above-the-knee shorts keep him looking pristine Photograph: Alex Livesy/AP

Smarm or charm? Off the court, tennis ace Roger Federer's white blazer and slacks are classic clubhouse couture Photograph: PR

In the fashion stakes as in the tennis stakes, may the suavest - and the strongest - man win. Doesn't that shiny suit match the trophy? Photograph: Pool/Reuters/Reuters

This resurgence in men's tennis fashion harks back to the golden era of Bjorn Borg, who made the tennis shirt a classic staple. Everyone tuned in to see what the great star wore. Here he is in the 1974 Wimbledon men's final Photograph: Tony Duffy/Getty

In 1980, Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe arrive on Centre Court in matching sports jackets. Note the accesorising with the headwear Photograph: PA

In 1936, Fred Perry - England's greatest star - wears shirt and slacks to defeat Gottfried von Cramm 6-1, 6-1, 6-0 Photograph: AP

Romanian player Ilie Nastase charmed Wimbledon with his long locks during the late 1970s and 80s Photograph: AFP

Another tennis mullet, this time on Vitas Gerulaitis in 1978, after defeating his opponent Ilie Nastase in New York Photograph: Dave Pickoff/AP

Billy Jean King, Evonne Goolagong and Virginia Wade pose together during Wimbledon 1973 Photograph: Getty

Boris Becker wears go-faster stripes in 1997 Photograph: Dave Caulkin/AP

The Czech-born left-handed supremo Martina Navratilova, pictured here in 1986 Photograph: Dave Caulkin/AP

Andre Agassi charmed a new generation of adoring fans in the late 80s, initially flouting his mane of blonde locks and all-American tan. The hair slowly disappeared in favour of a more 'aerodynamic' look Photograph: John Russell/Getty

Russian Maria Sharapova typifies today's young women stars. Glamorous, willowy and blonde, she wouldn't look out of place on the catwalk Photograph: Fabrice Coffrini/EPA

Ana Ivanovic wore a pink puffball number at the French Open last week Photograph: Mike Hewitt/Getty

Gertrude 'Gussie' Moran shows off her new bloomers, specially designed by Pierre Balmain for her appearance at Wimbledon in the 50s Photograph: Getty

Fashion isn't the preserve of the stars. Wimbledon ball boys and girls have been dressed by Ralph Lauren for the past three years Photograph: Odd Anderson/AFP