Whatever your tennis-fanatic status or costume needs may be, here are a few ideas for Halloween costumes inspired by tennis that could help make this year’s celebrations fun! These tennis-inspired options are suitable for fans of all ages.
Channel Violet Crawley from “Downton Abbey” with a hat, argyle shirt and plaid scarf to achieve her elegant but uncanny look. Or dress as one of Squid Game’s players by donning a green tracksuit complete with stickers!
1. Serena Williams
Dressing as any of these amazing women of tennis — Billie Jean King, Martina Navratilova or Serena Williams — on Halloween can be an unforgettable way to honor their efforts for equality in sports and beyond. Dressing up like one of them would certainly do just that!
Serena Williams can easily be recreated this Halloween by wearing her iconic look of black spandex catsuit, Nike headband and long brown hair – this look has been seen both on the court, in her ‘Got Milk?’ commercial campaign as well as various events including Met Gala.
If a black tutu isn’t your style, why not transform yourself into the tennis queen in her now iconic red and white ensemble from the 2018 U.S. Open? Wear Nike sneakers and accessorize with a tennis racket to complete this look – or dress up the whole family as Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Roger Federer?
2. Rosie the Riveter
Rosie the Riveter costumes are timeless and powerful costumes for women that are easy to put together from items you already have in your closet. All it takes to become Rosie is a red bandana, blue work shirt and either denim or dark blue pants or overalls to portray this symbol of female strength!
Dress like one of the female tennis players from Big Hero 6 with a baseball cap, suit jacket and Baymax plushie as your ensemble. Add to this a tennis ball wig and some gold spray paint for an easy doubles team costume!
Couples looking for a group costume idea might enjoy dressing as the Mean Girls from Heathers from Heathers. Give their costume an additional tennis-related element by including some racquets and balls into their ensemble.
3. Ruth Bader Ginsburg
RBG became even more famous thanks to her Oscar-nominated documentary and dressing up like the Supreme Court Justice is an ideal way of showing respect.
Replicating the look of SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Notorious RBG) is easy: all it takes is a black robe, one of her collars (she often wore them during court dissent sessions) and glasses. A great costume choice for young girls wanting to showcase their fashion sense and support women’s rights at Halloween! Pierced ears may add the final touch; otherwise use face paint or eyeliner to draw circles on each earlobe using circles as face art or eyeliner instead – The Notorious RBG will definitely turn heads this Halloween.
4. Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova can look stunning in both blonde and dark locks; for one recent event she donned an unconventional gothic ensemble including wearing a black wig and dark clothes.
She made headlines this Halloween party by dressing as Pippi Longstocking from childhood; an iconic figure she said had always been her favorite character.
Roger Federer may be retired, but he can still serve as an inspiration for young tennis players. Dressing as him can give them motivation and focus to reach their goals more quickly – especially for those with an existing navy blue sweatshirt and sneakers in their closet!
5. Felix Baumgartner
Nothing evokes more admiration on Halloween than Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner’s spectacular free-fall jumps through the air, shattering records for highest ever jump and touching millions around him. Channel Felix in your Halloween costume by donning black suit, sunglasses and tennis racket.
Roger Federer makes dressing like the legendary tennis player easy: just don a fitted tee shirt, tie or bow tie and add a slicked-back hairdo for an authentic tennis court look! Add paint for an authentic feel if desired and use this last-minute costume option as it makes an easy fit! Perfect for families of all ages; also ideal as last-minute costume choices (don’t forget wig and racquet!).
6. The Andreescus
Tennis fans love dressing up like their heroes and there are numerous costumes inspired by professional tennis players. Couples can relive the romance between Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors or mimic Maria Sharapova and Grigor Dimitrov for an amorous couple costume idea.
If you are a Canadian tennis fan, Bianca Andreescu deserves your honor this Halloween. She has become a people’s champion since winning the US Open this year; many are dressing as her to honor her on October 31.
Looking for something easier? Recreate Roger Federer’s iconic suit with just white polo shirt, white shorts, headband and some Nike trainers in white to recreate his dashing Swiss Maestro look. Add a jacket featuring his emblem for extra elegance!
7. Billie Jean King
Halloween is an opportunity to pay tribute to women athletes who have broken barriers in sports, such as Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs from “The Battle of the Sexes”. You could dress up like one or both for an outfit that’s both fashionable and feminist!
Put yourself back in the ’80s with this easy tennis duo costume! Simply grab some white Converse sneakers, crumpled jeans, a blond curly wig for Billie Jean, and red sunglasses as finishing touches for Bobby if going the male route.
8. Bobby Fischer
Simply pair some old clothing and racquet together for this Halloween look. For an added splash of colour, spray painting the racquet gold could give it extra pizzazz.
The Queen’s Gambit was one of Netflix’s breakout hits of 2021, chronicling Beth Harmon, an ambitious chess prodigy who often feels alone but finds solace from childhood friend Jolene and guardian Alma – making them perfect costumes for couples or groups! These characters can also make great group costumes.
Make an impressionful statement this Halloween as Roger Federer, still making waves since retiring from tennis. A perfect choice if you have a suit hanging in the closet! Simply add some accessories like bow ties and slicked back hair to complete this look – surefire way to win costume contests this year!
9. Tennis trophies
Tennis has a rich history and tradition, so it should come as no surprise that tournaments often feature their own symbolic trophies. Dress as one of these trophies this Halloween to show your passion for the game!
Make a scary fun costume idea out of dressing as a tennis trophy-turned-zombie by spray painting an old tennis racket gold and adding fake blood around it for extra spookiness.
Finding your Halloween look through movies and television shows is an easy way to stay current and relevant. Recreate Harry Styles’ look from the 2021 Grammy Awards with black jacket, green feather boa, baggy white pants, or recreate Petulant Teenager from You using ripped jeans with lilac tank top as inspiration.
10. Junior tennis players
Dress your child up as the next tennis-inspired Halloween star! Donning Nike tennis apparel, visors and shoes will have them looking ready to compete on the court or simply prepare them for a day of tennis fun at the park.
Dressing older children up like 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer could make for an excellent costume idea this Halloween season. His immaculate tailored suits will not only draw eyes and generate admiration, but will also encourage hard work and perseverance from their wearers.
Add an extra special touch by having them pair up with their favorite player for a doubles costume, or dress as the iconic Wimbledon Trophy itself! A few coats of gold spray paint and an accurate pose should guarantee an unforgettable costume for this sporting occasion!