Serena Williams Goes Nuclear, Loses in US Open Semis
In an even more unusual move, the line judge rushed over to the umpire's chair to report the incident. Obviously the chair umpire had heard the outburst and felt as though it was a momentary expression of frustration. But, the tournament referee Brian Earley decided to join in the conversation too. Soon after Ms. Williams joined the discussion. In that instant, Ms. Williams exclaims in shock and awe: "I didn't say I would kill you. Are you serious? Are you serious? I didn't say that."
As these events transpired, the SportsCenter camera footage showed that Ms. Clijsters remained at the baseline waiting to continue the match. An accomplished tennis professional, Ms. Clijsters is currently unranked and was playing in just her 3rd tournament since returning to the USTA Women's Pro circuit after 2½ years in retirement. She probably wasn't expecting what happened next.
Game, Set, Match!
That's right. The chair umpire ruled that Serena Williams' actions were unsportsmanlike. Because Ms. Williams had previously been given a warning for breaking her racket at the end of the first set, she was assessed a penalty point; Match point. After the ruling, Ms. Williams congratulated her opponent and exited the court in frustration with no further incident.
The unseeded Kim Clijsters advanced to the finals of the 2009 US Open.
(Source: ESPN - SportsCenter)
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Post a CommentSad to see :)
We all lose it from time to time (even me), but unfortunately, if you're famous the whole world is privy to it. It must be hard to be famous; I think I'll pass on that "blessing."
I know this is about tennis but you know who impresses me in terms of discipline and self-control? Tiger Woods... That's one dude who can deal with pressure. He's had a few tiffs too but usually it's for good reason. Popping flashes when you need to concentrate on a shot, that's ignorant.
Well just shows you how much pressure these sportspeople are under...just shows they are very much human amd sometimes their guard does come down
Very unfortunate. I can understand how someone who is putting their absolute all into a match could have a flash of temper, and it really shouldn't have gone any farther than that. Very good article, presented with the facts and none of the overblown sensationalism the news media has been pumping into it!
Oh well. It was bound to happen sooner or later.
pathetic case but not surprised. never enjoy to see the williams sisters esp serena, the super bull. time to retire and a wake up call for her. generally american black esp grown up in ghetto are like that, always like to argue with no substance.
Serena should have been penalized for smashing her racket. She was losing badly and was about to lose and simply, could not handle it so acted like a total pig, cursing and physically intimidating a line judge. I am so happy she lost badly and hoepfully, might think of getting herslef some lessons in proper decorum. Tennis is tennis. Serena's temper and dispicable conduct proves she is better suited to wrestle or play hockey.
The line judge did not rush over to 'tattle' on Serena...she was called over by the umpire...if you watched, the line judge then returned to her chair and it seemed that they were going to let play continue, but Serena couldn't let it go and gave her some more flack. It was after the second time, that it became the bigger deal and cost Serena the match.