Cat Suit Controversy! Womens Tennis Association Modernizes Dress Code

Last year their was a lot of controversy surrounding the Nike cat suit that tennis player Serena William’s wore during the French Open tournament.

William’s wore the suit to help prevent blood clots due to almost having a pulmonary embolism during child birth and to also boost her confidence post baby.

The suit was heavily criticized by the French tennis federation and was banned from being worn during the remainder if the tournament. This decision received heavy backlash since many considered the issue to be sexist and racist.

Rules surrounding what women wear in tennis has been heavily scrutinized for a very long time and the Womens Tennis Association has took a step forward to help change that.

The Association has modernized its dress code by now allowing leggings and mid length compression shorts to be worn without a skirt during matches.

The Association wants players to be who they…