Alize Cornet didn’t have the best experience at the US Open.
The Frenchwoman was upset in the first round at the hands of Johanna Larsson during a very hot day, and she was penalized after something weird happened on court.
Why Cornet removed her shirt?
The Frenchwoman was back on court after taking a break, but she realized that she put her shirt on backward. Eventually. Alize decided to make things right on court, but the umpire didn’t like it, and he penalized Cornet.
This decision sparked a lot of controversy since she was wearing a sports bra that can be likened to the top of a swimming costume. Therefore, many were wondering why men can change their shorts on court while women can’t.
That’s a point and the US Open organisation apologized for that.
“We regret that a code violation was assessed to Ms. Cornet yesterday” pic.twitter.com/MsbXMjIcX1
— Christopher Clarey (@christophclarey) August 29, 2018
Alize Cornet came back to court after 10 minute heat break. Had her fresh shirt on back to front. Changed at back of court. Got a code violation. Unsportsmanlike conduct….. 😳
But the men can change shirts on court. https://t.co/sCN4KDXYTb— judy murray (@JudyMurray) August 28, 2018
May I ask why no one gave @WTA a “code violation” for showing Simona Halep changing her shirt OFF COURT? That was pathetic and lame from them, and I don’t think is late for them to get a punishment or something. pic.twitter.com/uQ8Wo6yZTI
— LorenaPopa🕵️♀️ 🏆🥖👑 (@popalorena) August 28, 2018
