Tennis star & style icon who played at Wimbledon three times dies aged 89 as players lead tributes to legend of the game

ITALIAN tennis star and style icon Lea Pericoli has died aged 89.

The 27-time national champion was a fashion icon in her sporting career and later became a TV presenter and journalist.

GettyLea Pericoli in feathered outfit in 1968[/caption] AFPPericoli returns a ball during Wimbledon in 1955[/caption] GettyLea Pericoli wearing a Victorian lace tennis outfit by Teddy Tinling in 1970[/caption] GettyPericoli wearing a rose-trimmed tennis dress designed by Teddy Tinling at Wimbledon...