Is It Socially Acceptable To Dress Like I Play Tennis (When I Don't)? 

Right now, Zendaya is in a league of her own. Fresh from the premiere of Challengers, the leading starlet is doing more for tennis's popularity than Wimbledon - well, at least in the wardrobe department. Featuring costume designs from J.W.Anderson and a slew of press tour looks curated by her stylist Law Roach, 'tenniscore' can officially be declared a thing as the preppy, athletic aesthetic returns to court for summer. Tennis whites and pleated minis are now the order of the day (tucking into knickers entirely optional), but is it all a bit like we're cosplaying Maria Sharapova? Though considering Sharapova's recent surprise attendance at the Met Gala, even that wouldn't be the worst thing.

So how do we do it without looking like a piss take? Instead of doubling down in full tennis 'fits like you might have seen on TikTok where the social media fantasy can taken with a pinch of salt, try introducing tennis-inspired elements into your usual ensembles for a real life take on the trend. Be it pairing a cotton cap with louche suiting or swapping out your usual white tee for a polo instead. A Slazenger sweater tied around the neck instantly gives the sense of a player off-duty while you could simply swap your Adidas Sambas for Gazelles.

Tennis, much like skiing and sailing, is a sport that’s historically associated with the 1 percent so this can also be a rather excellent way to channel some quiet luxury while you're it. Wearing pristine summer whites is reserved for those who hardly need to roll up their sleeves and get mucky, while mixing in the right logo laden accessory will give the air of someone who has their club membership set to auto renew (even if you're a Classpass girly on her last credit).

But let's not forget the golden rule of fashion: confidence is key. Rocking a tennis-inspired look with conviction is half the battle won. So go ahead, embrace your inner Serena and serve up some serious style on and off the court. After all, in the game of fashion, there are no faults, only aces.