The words were directed squarely at ASB Classic director Karl Budge. They should not be targeting the likes of Serena, who clearly only see this as a warm-up for the Australian Open. Related Content Face Off: Tony Veitch v Liam Malone Tony Veitch: Why 2016 was the greatest sporting year Paul Lewis: Serenity needed after criticismYet who's at fault here? But to suggest Budge should leave the big names is disregarding history. The real villain here is Serena, who simply did not bring her game face, not a tournament director shooting for the stars.

Source: New Zealand Herald January 14, 2017 16:02 UTC