Osaka out-played her childhood hero to become the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam, but her accomplishment was swamped in the controversy surrounding 23-time Grand Slam champion Williams. Williams was most incensed by the first code violation she received -- for coaching from her box. Williams's pleas to referee Brian Earley and a Grand Slam supervisor -- called to the court after she failed to get satisfaction from Ramos -- were to no avail. "I have my personal opinion that maybe the chair umpire should not have pushed Serena to the limit, especially in a Grand Slam final," he said. We all go through our emotions, especially when you're fighting for a Grand Slam trophy.

Source: Bangkok Post September 10, 2018 03:56 UTC