Sue Barker has called for there to be a “look at the rules” following an extraordinary US Open final that saw Serena Williams lose to Naomi Osaka after an angry confrontation with the umpire. Meanwhile there has been further debate over Williams’ charge that she had been a victim of sexism from the chair. Serena Williams had an angry confrontation with umpire Carlos Ramos (Andrew Couldridge/PA). Former US Open quarter finalist Mardy Fish came out in defence of Williams, tweeting: “She wasn’t even looking. And doing it well in my extremely experienced opinion.”In a statement, the US Open said the chair umpire’s decision was final.

Source: Irish Examiner September 09, 2018 11:48 UTC