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**Tyncneiff** · 10-02-2009, 03:47 AM

AUSTRALIAN Open referees will double as fashion police to stamp out skimpy outfits at the Melbourne event.

Open officials have threatened fines of up to $2000 for any player caught flouting its strict dress code after French player Alize Cornet caused a stir at the Hopman Cup last week.

The teenager 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.

Tennis officials have also cracked down on trumpets, flares and other anti-social items at Melbourne Park.

Court, Australia's greatest female player, said the revealing outfits of today's female players made them "look like they should be on the beach".

"I just don't think the tennis court is the place to be everything clingy and showing everything," she said.

Court, a 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. "The girls do know that they have to present themselves in a professional manner."

Australian Family Association Victorian president Angela Conway said athletes should be conscious of the influence their choice of clothing had on children.

Racy clothes are not the only things banned at the Open - whistles, trumpets, flares, fireworks, laser pointers, musical instruments and political and religious banners, T-shirts and flyers are also prohibited.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...33-662,00.html

**tramdoctorsss** · 10-02-2009, 03:58 AM

Really? I saw her and didn't think much of it...

Perhaps it would have looked more "impressive" on Tamira..

**Leczyslaw** · 10-02-2009, 03:59 AM

Oh Alize, what a dirty girl!!

Actually I watched all her matches and didn't see anything "revealing".

**Tyncneiff** · 10-02-2009, 04:02 AM

Margaret Court is really talking:

Tennis women show more Skin than Skill
January 10, 2009 06:00pm
MODERN female tennis players are showing more skin than skills, says WA tennis great Margaret Court.

Many in the crowds at Perth's Hopman Cup were wowed as much by the flesh and fashion on the courts as they were by the action.

France's Alize Cornet wore one of the most revealing outfits, sporting a see-through, low-cut dress.

Court said today's attire made women tennis players ``look like they should be on the beach'' instead.

``I just don't think the tennis court is the place to be everything clingy and showing everything,'' she said. ``But that's just me. They'll probably call me old-fashioned.''

A three-times Wimbledon singles champion with 62 Grand Slam titles to her name, Court retired in 1976 and remains the winner of the most major championship titles in tennis history.

She said women's tennis always had an element of fashion, but now focused on being ``revealing''.

``There came a time when the fashion started to look quite nice and now they've gone overboard and it's more revealing,'' she said.

Rest of article: http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/stor...8-2761,00.html

**Mowselelex** · 10-02-2009, 04:25 AM

Remember when Margaret Court criticized Martina Navratilova for not being "feminine" enough and being a poor role model?

Sounds like she's as conservative as ever.

**MaickiP** · 10-02-2009, 04:29 AM

Anyone have pictures?

**seooptiman** · 10-02-2009, 04:30 AM

Well, Tati's injuries have saved her at least $2,000.

**Gastonleruanich** · 10-02-2009, 04:43 AM

Remember when Margaret Court criticized Martina Navratilova for not being "feminine" enough and being a poor role model?

Sounds like she's as conservative as ever.

Bingo.

I don't buy what Margaret is preaching... Maybe she's having a Myskina moment and is hungry for press with the AO approaching. Sometimes people are so determined to make a point and get heard that they forget to say something thoughtful and intelligent.

**MaickiP** · 10-02-2009, 04:47 AM

Bingo.

I don't buy what Margaret is preaching... Maybe she's having a Myskina moment and is hungry for press with the AO approaching. Sometimes people are so determined to make a point and get heard that they forget to say something thoughtful and intelligent.

How dare you!? Kids today have no respect. When I was... we... I never.. uhh...

**MaickiP** · 10-02-2009, 04:48 AM

Well, Tati's injuries have saved her at least $2,000.

**DoterForeva** · 10-02-2009, 04:51 AM

Once I saw Court's name, I stopped taking it seriously.

**Gastonleruanich** · 10-02-2009, 04:55 AM

How dare you!? Kids today have no respect. When I was... we... I never.. uhh...

Pull up your britches, Charlie.

**floadaVonfoli** · 10-02-2009, 04:56 AM

This one?

**Gastonleruanich** · 10-02-2009, 05:10 AM

If that's what set Margaret off, then I suspect early onset of dementia.

**dhYTvlAv** · 10-02-2009, 06:26 AM

If that's what set Margaret off, then I suspect early onset of dementia.

I'm with you, if that's the outfit in question. Nothing wrong with it.

**enurneAcourdy** · 10-02-2009, 06:34 AM

Once I saw Court's name, I stopped taking it seriously.

Yup, same here. Great player but I don't consider much of what she says to be relevant.

**tramdoctorsss** · 10-02-2009, 06:36 AM

If that's what set Margaret off, then I suspect early onset of dementia.

I'm with you, if that's the outfit in question. Nothing wrong with it.

I agree, but perhaps Margaret would like to see something similar to this:

**HawksBurnDown** · 10-02-2009, 06:39 AM

I agree, but perhaps Margaret would like to see something similar to this:

Skirt's too short! Maybe this:

**Gastonleruanich** · 10-02-2009, 06:41 AM

Skirt's too short! Maybe this:

Preach it!

All women must do whatever possible to safeguard their blessed assurance!

**DoterForeva** · 10-02-2009, 06:42 AM

They said they wanted predominantly white.

10-02-2009, 03:47 AM	#1
Tyncneiff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 484 Senior Member	Cornet controversy means eyes on dress code at AO AUSTRALIAN Open referees will double as fashion police to stamp out skimpy outfits at the Melbourne event. Open officials have threatened fines of up to $2000 for any player caught flouting its strict dress code after French player Alize Cornet caused a stir at the Hopman Cup last week. The teenager 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. Tennis officials have also cracked down on trumpets, flares and other anti-social items at Melbourne Park. Court, Australia's greatest female player, said the revealing outfits of today's female players made them "look like they should be on the beach". "I just don't think the tennis court is the place to be everything clingy and showing everything," she said. Court, a 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. "The girls do know that they have to present themselves in a professional manner." Australian Family Association Victorian president Angela Conway said athletes should be conscious of the influence their choice of clothing had on children. Racy clothes are not the only things banned at the Open - whistles, trumpets, flares, fireworks, laser pointers, musical instruments and political and religious banners, T-shirts and flyers are also prohibited. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/sto...33-662,00.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2009, 04:02 AM	#4
Tyncneiff Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 484 Senior Member	Margaret Court is really talking: Tennis women show more Skin than Skill January 10, 2009 06:00pm MODERN female tennis players are showing more skin than skills, says WA tennis great Margaret Court. Many in the crowds at Perth's Hopman Cup were wowed as much by the flesh and fashion on the courts as they were by the action. France's Alize Cornet wore one of the most revealing outfits, sporting a see-through, low-cut dress. Court said today's attire made women tennis players ``look like they should be on the beach'' instead. ``I just don't think the tennis court is the place to be everything clingy and showing everything,'' she said. ``But that's just me. They'll probably call me old-fashioned.'' A three-times Wimbledon singles champion with 62 Grand Slam titles to her name, Court retired in 1976 and remains the winner of the most major championship titles in tennis history. She said women's tennis always had an element of fashion, but now focused on being ``revealing''. ``There came a time when the fashion started to look quite nice and now they've gone overboard and it's more revealing,'' she said. Rest of article: http://www.news.com.au/perthnow/stor...8-2761,00.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2009, 04:25 AM	#5
Mowselelex Join Date Dec 2005 Posts 430 Senior Member	Remember when Margaret Court criticized Martina Navratilova for not being "feminine" enough and being a poor role model? Sounds like she's as conservative as ever. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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MaickiP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 641 Senior Member	Anyone have pictures? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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seooptiman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	Well, Tati's injuries have saved her at least $2,000. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2009, 04:43 AM	#8
Gastonleruanich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 592 Senior Member	Remember when Margaret Court criticized Martina Navratilova for not being "feminine" enough and being a poor role model? Sounds like she's as conservative as ever. Bingo. I don't buy what Margaret is preaching... Maybe she's having a Myskina moment and is hungry for press with the AO approaching. Sometimes people are so determined to make a point and get heard that they forget to say something thoughtful and intelligent. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2009, 04:47 AM	#9
MaickiP Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 641 Senior Member	Bingo. I don't buy what Margaret is preaching... Maybe she's having a Myskina moment and is hungry for press with the AO approaching. Sometimes people are so determined to make a point and get heard that they forget to say something thoughtful and intelligent. How dare you!? Kids today have no respect. When I was... we... I never.. uhh... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Gastonleruanich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 592 Senior Member	If that's what set Margaret off, then I suspect early onset of dementia. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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dhYTvlAv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 519 Senior Member	If that's what set Margaret off, then I suspect early onset of dementia. I'm with you, if that's the outfit in question. Nothing wrong with it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2009, 06:34 AM	#16
enurneAcourdy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 727 Senior Member	Once I saw Court's name, I stopped taking it seriously. Yup, same here. Great player but I don't consider much of what she says to be relevant. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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tramdoctorsss Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 619 Senior Member	If that's what set Margaret off, then I suspect early onset of dementia. I'm with you, if that's the outfit in question. Nothing wrong with it. I agree, but perhaps Margaret would like to see something similar to this: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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HawksBurnDown Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 695 Senior Member	I agree, but perhaps Margaret would like to see something similar to this: Skirt's too short! Maybe this: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Gastonleruanich Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 592 Senior Member	Skirt's too short! Maybe this: Preach it! All women must do whatever possible to safeguard their blessed assurance! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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DoterForeva Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	They said they wanted predominantly white. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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