One and done: Rounding up the best Wimbledon outfits we lost in Day 2 chaos
Bottega Veneta leather, embroidered corsets, pleated skirts and dramatic walkout moments—these fits may not have made it past Round 1, but they deserve a second look.
Day 2 at Wimbledon delivered some of the tournament's earliest shocks—with top seeds including Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Alexander Zverev all bowing out on Tuesday.
But while the All England Club's scoreboard told stories of upsets and exits, the pre-match tunnels and Centre Court entrances reveal a different drama: some of the most memorable outfits of this year's Championships made their debut, only to vanish from the tournament just hours later.
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From Lorenzo Musetti's runway-ready Bottega Veneta jacket to Gauff's punk-meets-British-elegance New Balance kit—the players may be out of the draw, but these Wimbledon fits deserve a second look.
Lorenzo Musetti — Asics, Bottega Veneta jacket
Last year’s Wimbledon semifinalist, Lorenzo Musetti, made a statement as he walked onto court in an all-white leather jacket by Bottega Veneta, featuring the brand’s signature Intrecciato weave.
The Italian was announced on Tuesday as their newest brand ambassador, joining the likes of Julianne Moore and Jacob Elordi. Musetti was recently featured in a campaign celebrating 50 years of the house's iconic handcrafted technique, often seen on its jackets and handbags.
Coco Gauff — New Balance
After wearing a cool-girl black leather jacket to all of her matches in Paris during her run to the Roland Garros title, all eyes were on Coco Gauff’s latest Grand Slam kit. The American didn’t disappoint, rocking a look that paid homage to Wimbledon’s balance of tradition, timelessness and elegance.
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Her New Balance dress featured an intricate embroidered bodice and a belted pleated skirt reminiscent of a kilt and corset, a nod to British tailoring—while the combo is all British punk rock. Gauff completed the look in her new ‘white and green apple’ colorway of the Coco CG2, her signature shoe.
Marta Kostyuk — Wilson
Last year, Marta Kostyuk made headlines in a viral tennis outfit inspired by her wedding dress—both of which were created by her sponsor Wilson. This year, she returned to the All England Club in another striking look from her sponsor—though its run was brief.
The Ukrainian wore a sleek white kit featuring a pleated skirt, side cutouts and an open back design highlighted by crisscrossing straps—combining functionality with standout style.
Jessica Pegula — Adidas
Losing No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula was one of Day 2's biggest upsets—and with her went one of the tournament's best fashion moments.
No stranger to making a major statement, the American stepped on court in a billowing long skirt and a boxy warm-up jacket with green trim, part of Adidas’ London Originals Collection. The outfit included customizable elements, with Pegula opting to remove the detachable long sleeves in the British summer heat.
Alexandra Eala — Nike
Making her Wimbledon main-draw debut, Alexandra Eala brought a piece of home with her onto Centre Court. The 20-year-old wore a sampaguita—the national flower of the Philippines—on a hair tie gifted to her by sponsor Nike before the tournament.
“A reminder of where I come from—and everything that brought me here… Now, thanks to Nike, I get to bring all of that with me onto Wimbledon Centre Court,” Eala wrote on social media.
