Just after arriving at his final French Open news conference, Stan Wawrinka draped his pink-checkered shorts over the table in front of him.
They have been a major topic on social media over the past fortnight, with tennis fans comparing them to swimming trunks – and even boxer shorts.
Judy Murray, Andy Murray’s mother, also joined the debate during the final between Wawrinka and Novak Djokovic, jesting in a tweet: “If Stan wins the French Open today, everyone will remember what he wore. Seriously hot pants.”
“It’s like, everybody talk about the shorts,” Wawrinka said with a smile.
I quite like them. Apparently I’m the only one. They will be in the museum of Roland Garros. You will see my shorts every day if you want.
– Stanislas Wawrinka, French Open Winner
The shorts certainly worked at Roland Garros. But because of the all-white dress code at the All England Club, Wawrinka won’t be able to sport his lucky charm at the grass-court Grand Slam later this month.
“Regarding the pair of shorts, at Wimbledon I don’t think that they will allow me to wear it,” he said.