<p class="title">With a record eight Wimbledon titles, Roger Federer has achieved most things at the All England Club.</p>.<p class="bodytext">However, he is yet to have his underwear inspected in forensic detail by over-zealous officials keen to enforce the tournament's all-white clothing policy.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Wimbledon's insistence on all-white playing gear, a rule stretching back to the 19th century, is strictly observed with only the tiniest amounts of colour allowed on shirts, shorts and dresses.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Federer respects that tradition but is desperate for the tournament not to be too strict.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It's good fun that it's different but it would be nice to add a splash of colour, let's just be honest for a second here," said the 36-year-old.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I understand that traditions are the way they are. I know that Phil Brook, the chairman right now, he believes in strict tradition, going back to the '50s, '60s.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I get it. Back in the day, Borg and McEnroe walked out in red outfits.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I'm not saying that should happen again. Maybe it would be nice if we mix it up a little bit more."</p>.<p class="bodytext">That would be great news for Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo with whom he signed a $300 million deal this week, after a career-long relationship with Nike.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It also creates for the brands a challenge, how much different can you make white. There is ways to do it. They're trying hard, let's put it that way," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In 2013, Federer fell foul of the rules when his orange-soled shoes were deemed to have broken the code.</p>.<p class="bodytext">However, that was not the worst offence on the famed grass courts. In 2007, Frenchwoman Tatiana Golovin stunned fans with her red shorts beneath her pristine white dress.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She was allowed to play on as the underwear was shorter than her dress. Golovin's post-match press conference featured 15 questions, 10 of which concerned her flame-red under-garments.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Five-time champion Venus Williams had to change her bra in a rain delay in 2017 as the pink straps were visible on her shoulders.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Three years ago, Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard turned heads by wearing a black bra under her white playing top.</p>.<p class="bodytext">At this year's tournament, Australia's John Millman became the latest player to be ensnared by the underwear police when his choice was deemed to be too colourful.</p>.<p class="bodytext">His father had to dash off to a nearby store to find a white pair for his match against Milos Raonic.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I shouldn't say this, but I have worn those undies, or similar types, for the last few years," Millman told Australian reporters.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Despite the dramas, seven-time women's champion Serena Williams is a fan of the tradition.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I love it. I think it's unique. I think against the green grass it's just so pristine," said the 36-year-old.</p>
<p class="title">With a record eight Wimbledon titles, Roger Federer has achieved most things at the All England Club.</p>.<p class="bodytext">However, he is yet to have his underwear inspected in forensic detail by over-zealous officials keen to enforce the tournament's all-white clothing policy.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Wimbledon's insistence on all-white playing gear, a rule stretching back to the 19th century, is strictly observed with only the tiniest amounts of colour allowed on shirts, shorts and dresses.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Federer respects that tradition but is desperate for the tournament not to be too strict.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It's good fun that it's different but it would be nice to add a splash of colour, let's just be honest for a second here," said the 36-year-old.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I understand that traditions are the way they are. I know that Phil Brook, the chairman right now, he believes in strict tradition, going back to the '50s, '60s.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I get it. Back in the day, Borg and McEnroe walked out in red outfits.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I'm not saying that should happen again. Maybe it would be nice if we mix it up a little bit more."</p>.<p class="bodytext">That would be great news for Japanese clothing giant Uniqlo with whom he signed a $300 million deal this week, after a career-long relationship with Nike.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"It also creates for the brands a challenge, how much different can you make white. There is ways to do it. They're trying hard, let's put it that way," he said.</p>.<p class="bodytext">In 2013, Federer fell foul of the rules when his orange-soled shoes were deemed to have broken the code.</p>.<p class="bodytext">However, that was not the worst offence on the famed grass courts. In 2007, Frenchwoman Tatiana Golovin stunned fans with her red shorts beneath her pristine white dress.</p>.<p class="bodytext">She was allowed to play on as the underwear was shorter than her dress. Golovin's post-match press conference featured 15 questions, 10 of which concerned her flame-red under-garments.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Five-time champion Venus Williams had to change her bra in a rain delay in 2017 as the pink straps were visible on her shoulders.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Three years ago, Canadian star Eugenie Bouchard turned heads by wearing a black bra under her white playing top.</p>.<p class="bodytext">At this year's tournament, Australia's John Millman became the latest player to be ensnared by the underwear police when his choice was deemed to be too colourful.</p>.<p class="bodytext">His father had to dash off to a nearby store to find a white pair for his match against Milos Raonic.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I shouldn't say this, but I have worn those undies, or similar types, for the last few years," Millman told Australian reporters.</p>.<p class="bodytext">Despite the dramas, seven-time women's champion Serena Williams is a fan of the tradition.</p>.<p class="bodytext">"I love it. I think it's unique. I think against the green grass it's just so pristine," said the 36-year-old.</p>