Alize Cornet see Through Top

AUSTRALIAN Open referees will double as fashion police to stamp out skimpy outfits after Alize Cornet caused a stir with a see-through top at the Hopman Cup.

Open officials have threatened fines of up to $2000 for any player caught flouting its strict dress code.

The 18-year-old wore a short skirt and revealing, see-through top during a doubles match at the tournament in Perth.

One of game's great players, Margaret Court, condemned her attire last night, saying it pushed the boundaries of what was acceptable.

And Open officials said they would review the rising star's outfits ahead of the tournament from January 19 to February 1.

Court, Australia's greatest female player, said: "I just don't think the tennis court is the place to be everything clingy and showing everything," she said.

The three-time Wimbledon champion and winner of 62 Grand Slam events, said fashion had gone overboard.

"Women don't need to expose themselves so much," she said.

"You're good at something, you do it well, you can look so nice without needing to reveal everything.

"If they think everybody's looking at their body and they've got see-through and no bra (outfits), it would have to affect your game."

Australian Open referee Wayne McKewen said player's outfits would be scrutinised in Melbourne.

"They should be dressed in what we say is tennis attire," he said.

US champion Serena Williams, who played against Samantha Stosur in the women's singles at the Sydney International tournament yesterday, is another player renowned for her daring tennis wear.

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