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Tenniscore: How to ace the aesthetic in 2025


On and off the court, tennis has volleyed its way to become the coolest sport on the planet...


US actress Zendaya poses for a photocall as part of the promotion of the film "Challengers" at the Monte Carlo Country Club on April 13, 2024, amid the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament, with the Rainier III court in the background© AFP via Getty Images
Orion Scott
Orion ScottStyle Editor
Updated: June 29, 2025
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The 2025 Wimbledon Championships have garnered even more excitement this year, driven by the surge in popularity of the season’s most notable trend - tenniscore. 

This pristine and preppy tennis aesthetic, appealing to both sports enthusiasts and fashion aficionados alike, has captured the imagination of many, amassing over 20 million views on TikTok.

Adding to the rise of tennis as the coolest sport on the planet are the tennis WAGs: Paige Lorenze, Ayan Broomfield, Louise Jacobi, and Morgan Riddle. Glamorous, beautiful, and successful in their own right, they will be cheering on their beaus from the stands. Each showcasing their unique take on this season’s hottest trend - seamlessly blending it with their own personal styles.

Paige Lorenze will be clapping in the stands© Getty
Paige Lorenze will be supporting bf Tommy Paul

The WAGs' presence not only elevates the fashion quotient at the tournaments but also inspires fans and fashion enthusiasts worldwide, further cementing tennis's status as a sport synonymous with style and sophistication.

Why is Tenniscore trending?

Zendaya attends the UK premiere of "Challengers" at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on April 10, 2024© Getty
One of Zendaya's most iconic looks on the tour

Last year, tenniscore grew to all new heights thanks to Zendaya and her famed celebrity stylist Law Roach, who served up stylistic tennis-charged looks for the global press tour of Challengers. Many, if not most, referencing classic tennis style, reinvented into a palatable and wearable wardrobe. Now, 12 months on, Queen Z's on and off-screen style game continues to be the blueprint for sporty fashion.

What is Tenniscore?

Heloise Agostinelli seen wearing a green and white Lacoste tennis skirt, green Lacoste jacket, white socks, grey heels, Lacoste white leather bag outside Lacoste Show during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025© Getty
Tenniscore comes in all shapes and forms

Think of it as the perfect love affair between collegiate fashion and on-court style and you’re on the money. Pleated mini skirts, all-white ensembles, trainers, slouchy socks, collared polo shirts and headbands galore are all hero staples of the aesthetic. Whether you’re a fan of the sport or just love the look, scroll on for the nine essentials needed to get that grand slam look...

9 Things you need to get the Tenniscore look:

A Pleated Skirt 

A Guest seen wearing a black blazer jacket, purple Lacoste pullover, white skirt, socks, green sneaker, black shades and white bag outside Lacoste Show during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025© Getty
Pleated skirts were everywhere at Paris Fashion Week this season

Pleated skirts and racquet sports have gone hand in hand for decades, and it’s not about to stop now. The options for pleated skirts at the moment are endless, allowing you to choose from various hem lengths to achieve the look you desire. I am a huge fan of the classic white mini skirt, especially those with built-in bike shorts.

A Headband 

Sarah Lysander wears beige blazer, pants, button shirt, black bag, head band outside Tods during the Milan Fashion Week© Getty
A simple black option will do

Swap out the sweatband for a fashion-fueled approach. Any headband will do in this instance however, extra points if it features sporty stripes. 

A Pair of White Trainers 

An attendee wears a traditional Filipino cropped jacket and orange tutu at Melbourne Fashion Festival 2024 on March 08, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia© Getty
Comfortable and chic, what more could you want?

Timeless white trainers are a wardrobe essential in their own right; however, to nail this aesthetic, they’re more than essential. There are a slew of options on the market right now, so finding the perfect pair shouldn't be hard. 

A Knit V-Neck Sweater 

Veronika Heilbrunner seen wearing  cream and black Lacoste sweater, white shirt, blue denim jeans skirt and black boots with tan and light blue bag outside Lacoste Show during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025© Getty
Extra points if the stripes on the sweats match the pop of colour on your shoes

The knit sweater in this instance is used as more of an accessory than a warming layer, however, it’s nice to know you have options. Tying a cable knit sweater with a colourful trim around your shoulders is the easiest way to achieve country club chic, or pairing a bold-hued colourway over your polo shirt is also an option.

A Polo Shirt 

Paloma Elsesser attends the Miu Miu Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024-2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 05, 2024 in Paris, France.© Getty
Miu Miu has made polo shirts chic again

Polo shirts are currently also trending thanks to the likes of Victoria Beckham and  Miu Miu’s ‘shirt sandwich’ styling hack. A collared polo shirt in any colour, shape and style will work for this aesthetic; however, I am particularly loving cropped options at the moment, especially when paired with a midi-length pleated skirt option.  

Sport Socks 

milia Silberg wears pink v neck knit, beige skirt, burgundy bag, white socks, shoes outside Lacoste during the Womenswear Fall/Winter 2024/2025 as part of  Paris Fashion Week on March 05, 2024© Getty
Your socks needn't be borning

The slouchier the better. Ribbed sports socks are the key to turning your white sneakers from casual to tenniscore-approved. I am personally a fan of sports socks with coloured stripes around the top as they add an extra accent. 

A Sporty-Inspired Bag

Lois Schindeler wears blue jeans, white underwear, a blue striped shirt, and a tennis ball imitation round bag decorated with crystals outside Baum and Pferdgarten during the Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 © Getty
It's all in the accessories

Although not essential, if you’re leaning in, why not completely fall? There are a range of kitsch tennis-inspired bags out there at the moment and if there’s ever a time to invest in one it has to be now. 

A Tennis Bracelet 

Zendaya attends the UK premiere of "Challengers" at the Odeon Luxe Leicester Square wearing a diamond bracelet© Getty
The more diamonds the better

Everyone knows that accessories are the cherry on top of any outfit, especially when in diamond form. The now-famous tennis bracelet and necklace design became famous on the court back in 1987 when Chris Evert, lost her diamond bracelet during the middle of a match at the U.S. Open Tennis Championships.

A cap or visor

A model walks the runway during the Lacoste Womenswear Spring/Summer 2022 © Getty
Sun-smart and chic, what a combo

To really top off your ensemble a cap or visor is preferred, however not essential. Any cap or visor will do however extra points are given to those who have thrifted a vintage option with a tennis-themed motif embroidered on the front. 

5In my personal opinion, the aesthetic couldn’t have come at a better time, considering the balmy summer season has finally arrived. If wearing cute sportswear in breathable, technical sweat-wicking fabrics is acceptable for out-of-the-gym activities, sign me up.