Nike has found themselves embroiled in controversy after a series of complaints have triggered the recall of their Wimbledon dresses four days before the start of the tournament.
Numerous female players have complained that the £75 dresses are too short and revealing. Up to 20 players are expected to wear the dress at SW19, including Eugenie Bouchard and Laura Robson.
The extend of the problem became evident during this week’s qualifying tournament at Wimbledon. Players were seen on the court using their hairband to keep the dress in place. Meanwhile, Czech player Lucie Hradecka wore a pair of leggings under her dress due to the lack of length.
@landyklk @StephintheUS Totally believe it. Perfect example 2nd photo as Lucie Hradecka throws the ball up. pic.twitter.com/oSPPUOvG0e
— LaWanda (@lawanda50) 22 June 2016
An email has been sent out by Nike to notify the players of the changes that needed to be made to the dress. According to The Daily Mail, who saw a copy of the email, they said that changes were required according to ‘Wimbledon rules.’
“We need to make a small change to your dresses per Wimbledon rules. Could you please bring them by the Nike Wimbledon House.” It reads.
The Daily Mail tried to contact Nike about the recall, however, they provided no comment. It isn’t the first time that Nike has been forced to recall one of their products. In 2001 they voluntarily recalled 400,000 pairs of trainers because the metallic strip on the outside heel of Nike’s Jordan Trunner Bubble had caused at least six injuries.
