US Open: Cornet as a pioneer – changing now also allowed for the ladies

So yes, the ladies are also allowed to change their T-shirts on the courts. If they find a suitable place for it.

Alizé Cornet has done nothing wrong. This is good news and was worth not only an exhaustive announcement in the press centre but also an electronic message to all assembled journalists.

What had happened? Cornet had put on a new top in the heat-related break between sets two and three in the first-round match against Johanna Larsson. And noticed on the court that it would probably be better to wear it the other way around. The consequence? A warning for Cornet, although not for a fee.

The USTA was a bit too strict in the aftermath. “Female players may, if they wish, change their T-shirts in a more private location, if one is available on the court.” Officially from the third day of the tournament. The WTA also commented benevolently.

The warning against Cornet has been noted with regret. The Frenchwoman had gone to a less exposed corner of the court to fix the little mishap.

Tatjana Maria’s press conference showed that this topic has not yet been discussed to the end. Asked about the incident, the German, who was defeated in round two by Elina Svitolina, said that she was officially asked not to comment.