Los tributes to the sadly deceased Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva They continue to happen throughout the world. To these acts joined The Wimbledon tournament permission that players who wish can carry a black braceletwhich means breaking the strict centenary clothing code of the competition.
The Portuguese Francisco Cabral It was the promoter of this idea, that quickly It was accepted by the Grand Slam organization. Wimbledon forces to dress in full target and barely allows small exceptions of few centimeters.
“When I was playing, I thought about how sad this is for everyone in Portugal. I am open to the idea of wearing a black bracelet. I need to find a piece of black cloth to put it on my arm. If someone can help me with it, I would appreciate it. It would also be open to keeping a minute of silence. It is a legend in our country“said the natural tennis player from Oporto, where in turn Digo Jota was born and grew up, On Thursday.
Finally, He has jumped to his second round match (Together with Lukas Midler, in front of the couple composed of the Czechs Petro Nouza and Patrik Rikl) With a black crepe in the left sleeve of his shirt. “I didn't know him personally, but a friend of mine yes. He was a great person. They are very sad news. He is an idol, an icon and a great man. I have read the news when I was driving to Wimbledon. I wish your family best. He had great people around him and worked very hard to get aheadto get everything he had achieved in his career. He was very inspiring to me, “Cabral explained.
A centenary tradition
Wimbledon regulations demand tennis players “predominantly in white” For continuing with tradition, which already extends for almost a century and a half. In origin, tennis as a whole was the 'white sport', and Even the public had to follow a clothing code In the stands. White was imposed among athletes because It was simple and sweat was less noticeable. The norm It was definitively introduced in the regulation in 1963 and has resulted in exclusive sportswear collections for the tournament.
It is not usual for British Grand Slam to allow exceptions To this clothing code, apart from the brands of the brands, of small centimeters. In this case, The organization has decided to join the international support current and allow the Portuguese tennis player to pay a tribute to his deceased compatriots. The funeral to say goodbye to Digo Jota and André Silva will be held this Saturday, July 5 en gondomar.
