When a second code violation for racquet abuse was handed out to her -- along with a point penalty for a second violation -- Williams exploded. You are the liar," she fumed and Ramos handed her a game penalty that put Osaka one game from victory at 5-3 in the second set. Williams, seeking a first Grand Slam title since the birth of her daughter Olympia on September 1 2017, was denied a 24th Grand Slam title that would have matched Margaret Court's all-time record. "This is her first Grand Slam. Williams's tantrum overshadowed an outstanding performance from Osaka, who made her second career title a Grand Slam after winning her first at Indian Wells in March.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 08, 2018 23:03 UTC