The most famous smashed racket in tennis has sold for $20,910 (€18,860) at auction. The racket from Serena Williams' 2018 US Open final loss to Naomi Osaka - a match infamous for her row with umpire Carlos Ramos - was purchased by an unidentified bidder. After Osaka broke back Williams' serve, she smashed her racket, prompting another code violation from the umpire and the concession of a point. You will never do another one of my matches," Williams shouted at Ramos. She was later penalised a game for a third code violation after calling Ramos a "liar" and a "thief", later making allegations of sexism, as Osaka nearer victory.

Source: Irish Examiner December 10, 2019 18:11 UTC