Why do people need to wear their tennis gear to the BNP Paribas?? - Tennisopolis : Tennis Social Network2024-03-28T21:46:39Zhttp://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/why-do-people-need-to-wear?feed=yes&xn_auth=noWell, I can't speak for every…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-04-05:1869403:Comment:3962832010-04-05T17:52:01.722ZKyle Fainohttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/KyleFaino
Well, I can't speak for everyone you saw, but it's very possible these people you're referring to were actually playing tennis and not just walking around acting like they were. The USTA hosts an amateur tournament every year that coincides with the pro tournament. The pro and amateur matches are often on at the same time. I was actually playing in Stadium Court 2 this year at the exact same time Rafael Nadal was playing in the main stadium right next door. Needless to say, there were a few…
Well, I can't speak for everyone you saw, but it's very possible these people you're referring to were actually playing tennis and not just walking around acting like they were. The USTA hosts an amateur tournament every year that coincides with the pro tournament. The pro and amateur matches are often on at the same time. I was actually playing in Stadium Court 2 this year at the exact same time Rafael Nadal was playing in the main stadium right next door. Needless to say, there were a few more people watching his match than there were watching mine. Anyway, when my match finished, I went straight over to watch the end of Rafa's match with my racket bag in tow - and no, I wasn't trying to prove that I'm a tennis player. Haha I think that's probably…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-04-05:1869403:Comment:3962472010-04-05T16:13:18.446ZDan Greekhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/DanGreek
Haha I think that's probably the most likely answer!<br />
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<cite>Julia said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/why-do-people-need-to-wear?xg_source=activity&id=1869403%3ATopic%3A393688&page=2#1869403Comment396240"><div>That's really funny!! I never noticed that, maybe they want people to think they're in the tournament. Haha</div>
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Haha I think that's probably the most likely answer!<br />
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<cite>Julia said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/why-do-people-need-to-wear?xg_source=activity&id=1869403%3ATopic%3A393688&page=2#1869403Comment396240"><div>That's really funny!! I never noticed that, maybe they want people to think they're in the tournament. Haha</div>
</blockquote> That's really funny!! I never…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-04-05:1869403:Comment:3962402010-04-05T16:05:14.033ZJuliahttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/Julia313
That's really funny!! I never noticed that, maybe they want people to think they're in the tournament. Haha
That's really funny!! I never noticed that, maybe they want people to think they're in the tournament. Haha Probably for the same reason…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-04-05:1869403:Comment:3962112010-04-05T13:50:41.790ZWolfganghttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/WolfgangLischtansky
Probably for the same reason people walk around wearing replica football/baseball/basketball jerseys with pro player's names emblazoned on the back.....
Probably for the same reason people walk around wearing replica football/baseball/basketball jerseys with pro player's names emblazoned on the back..... Maybe it makes them feel more…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-04-05:1869403:Comment:3961382010-04-05T04:21:38.728Zykhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/PaulJ
Maybe it makes them feel more a part of the tennis community. Maybe it makes them feel sporty and sexy even though they might be past their prime. Who cares if it makes them happy.<br />
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p.s. I was walking behind a gray haired older woman in a full tennis outfit at Wimbledon a few years ago and I felt much the same way as the original poster back then -- how silly, what a poseur. The woman turned around and I saw her face. Virginia Wade. Former champion.
Maybe it makes them feel more a part of the tennis community. Maybe it makes them feel sporty and sexy even though they might be past their prime. Who cares if it makes them happy.<br />
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p.s. I was walking behind a gray haired older woman in a full tennis outfit at Wimbledon a few years ago and I felt much the same way as the original poster back then -- how silly, what a poseur. The woman turned around and I saw her face. Virginia Wade. Former champion. Does anyone know if people dr…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-04-03:1869403:Comment:3957422010-04-03T21:06:53.405ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
Does anyone know if people dress the same way at other tournaments, like the Sone Ericsson Open and the Majors? I can't imagine that the Majors have as many wannabe players as IW. :-)
Does anyone know if people dress the same way at other tournaments, like the Sone Ericsson Open and the Majors? I can't imagine that the Majors have as many wannabe players as IW. :-) Haha well that's good input..…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-03-26:1869403:Comment:3944562010-03-26T04:55:01.644ZDan Greekhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/DanGreek
Haha well that's good input...but thanks for being honest about not wanting to wear it to a pro match :)<br />
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<cite>Staarr said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/why-do-people-need-to-wear?xg_source=activity#1869403Comment394346"><div>Well, on the feminine side, tennis skirts and dresses are really comfy and they look cute! Not that I would wear one to a pro match, just saying.</div>
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Haha well that's good input...but thanks for being honest about not wanting to wear it to a pro match :)<br />
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<cite>Staarr said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/why-do-people-need-to-wear?xg_source=activity#1869403Comment394346"><div>Well, on the feminine side, tennis skirts and dresses are really comfy and they look cute! Not that I would wear one to a pro match, just saying.</div>
</blockquote> I agree. And it must be a goo…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-03-25:1869403:Comment:3944352010-03-25T23:43:04.565ZMark / The Mayorhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/archibot
I agree. And it must be a good excuse to get some extra mileage out of a shorter than usual skirt.
I agree. And it must be a good excuse to get some extra mileage out of a shorter than usual skirt. Well, on the feminine side, t…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-03-25:1869403:Comment:3943462010-03-25T19:48:53.449ZStaarrhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/BoMashburnHager
Well, on the feminine side, tennis skirts and dresses are really comfy and they look cute! Not that I would wear one to a pro match, just saying.
Well, on the feminine side, tennis skirts and dresses are really comfy and they look cute! Not that I would wear one to a pro match, just saying. Me too... I though I was the…tag:tennisopolis.com,2010-03-25:1869403:Comment:3943292010-03-25T17:31:59.742ZCoachV - William Vazquezhttp://tennisopolis.com/profile/CoachV
Me too... I though I was the only one wow!<br />
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<cite>Dan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/why-do-people-need-to-wear?commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A394256&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1869403Comment394256"><div>Hey, when I go to the circus I like to dress up like a clown.<br/> <br/>
Don't even ask me what I wear when I watch a swim meet.</div>
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Me too... I though I was the only one wow!<br />
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<cite>Dan said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://tennisopolis.com/forum/topics/why-do-people-need-to-wear?commentId=1869403%3AComment%3A394256&xg_source=msg_com_forum#1869403Comment394256"><div>Hey, when I go to the circus I like to dress up like a clown.<br/> <br/>
Don't even ask me what I wear when I watch a swim meet.</div>
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