'Officials are scared': Veteran tennis official seething over Serena Williams spatThe fireworks involving the controversial US Open women's final and Serena Williams appear far away from match point. In fact, one of the most senior tennis officials in America plans to light a fuse or two. READ MORE:* Tennis umpire at centre of Serena Williams' sexist claims hid in hotel* Tennis umpires consider boycott of Serena Williams matches* International Tennis Federation defends chair umpireDARKO BANDIC/AP Tennis umpire Carlos Ramos has returned to the court but other officials are threatening a boycott if Serena Williams doesn't apologise. "What we're looking for, we're looking for an apology from Serena to the official or officials in general. ​Christianson acknowledged that with no official organisation representing tennis officials, no-one can ensure a boycott will take place.

Source: Stuff September 14, 2018 22:41 UTC