US Open 2018: Alize Cornet goes topless, sparks sexism storm

France's Alize Cornet was given a warning for temporarily taking her top off at the US Open , a decision which has been greeted with anger from the tennis world.



Having gone off court to change in her first round match against Johanna Larsson - during a designated heat break - the 28-year-old realised she had her top on back to front.



Cornet removed the garment, revealing her sports bra underneath, turned it the right way round and put it back on. After making the adjustment the umpire called for a code violation, much to the world No.31's visible disblief.



The Frenchwoman umpire's decision has been greeted in a confused and angry manner by tennis fans. Men often change their shirts on court and never receive a violation.