French Open player sparks sexism storm by claiming his match should not have been umpired by a woman - and faces a 'significant' fine for his outburst

Paraguayan tennis player Adolfo Daniel Vallejo sparked a sexism controversy at the French Open after claiming his second-round match against French teenager Moise Kouame on Thursday should not have been umpired by a woman. Vallejo faces a 'significant' fine for his outburst during what was described as one of the standout matches of the tournament so far. The incident has drawn widespread condemnation and scrutiny from tennis authorities.