Wimbledon allows tennis players to break a strict dress code as a tribute to Liverpool -footballer Diogo Jota after his tragic death in car -accident at the age of 28 –

A Portuguese player Wimbledon is set to wear a black bracelet in memory of his ‘idol’ Diogo JotaWith the All England Club that relaxes their entirely white clothing rule to allow the gesture.

Francisco Cabral, the double world no. 40, heard of the death of his countryman on his way to Wimbledon.

“I don’t know him personally, but I have a friend who knows him, he was a great guy,” he said.

‘Very, very sad news, not only in the sports world, but in Portugal in general, because he is such an idol, such an icon, such a good person.

“I got the news when I drove to Wimbledon. I just wish the best for his family. I know they have good people around them, so I hope they can get through it.

‘I know what he has experienced, what he has conquered through his career and through his life. So he is just very inspiring for me. ‘

Liverpool -footballer Diogo Jota, depicted that they marry his wife less than two weeks ago, died at the age of 28 after a tragic car in Spain

Wimbledon relaxes his entirely white clothes rule to enable players to express their respect to Jota

Francisco Cabral, The Doubles World No 40, will wear a black bracelet as a tribute to his ‘Idol’

Cabral and his Austrian partner Lucas Miedler defeated Scot Jamie Murray and the American Rajev Ram to reach the second round of the men’s dubbles.

Asked if he would wear a black bracelet for his second round match, Cabral – who is the same age at the age of 28 – replied: ‘Yes, I am of course open to do it. I will be very happy with it. ‘