Serena Williams - a victim of sexism? Or a player throwing an unacceptable tantrum?
Williams' claims of sexism have been backed by the governing body of women's tennis.
Serena Williams' claims of sexism in the US Open final have been backed by the governing body of women's tennis. WTA Chief Executive Steve Simon said the umpire showed Williams a different level of tolerance of Saturday's outbursts than if she had been a man.
Umpire Carlos Ramos penalised Williams after seeing her coach making a hand gesture. She was then penalised further for breaking her racket and calling the umpire a 'thief'. Her coach later admitted that he had been trying to coach her by using the hand gesture.
Is she a victim of sexism? Or was this an unacceptable tantrum by a player who should know better?
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