Sexism row after female player given code violation for removing shirt at US Open (VIDEO)

A sexism row has erupted online after French tennis player Alize Cornet was handed a code violation for briefly removing her shirt during her US Open first round match against Johanna Larsson of Sweden.

Cornet briefly adjusted her shirt on court following a break between the second and third sets, after realizing it was on the wrong way round.

She was handed a code violation by umpire Christian Rask – which amounts to a warning – as WTA rules state female players are not allowed to change clothing on court, and must do so in the dressing room.

However, male players are freely allowed to swap shirts on court – and have done so during the searing heat and humidity that has affected this year’s tournament at Flushing Meadows.

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It's not like she had nothing on underneath, unlike the men.