Seven-time Wimbledon champion Serena Williams has been handed a $10,000 fine for damaging one of the practice courts with her racquet. The incident occurred on an outside court during a training session on June 30, the day before this year’s grass grand slam began, according to organizers. “I haven’t really thought about it, to be …
Tennis rallies behind Serena Williams after US Open sexism claim – The Guardian
So let me get this straight, Serena and others are calling the game and yesterday's Women's Final's alleged 'bad calls' sexist, yet the women get the same prize money as the men regardless of the fact that the women only play three sets vs the men's five. Yes, the game is sexist - in favour …
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Umpire’s chat with Kyrgios creates U.S. Open controversy
I saw and heard the exchange between Kyrgios and Chair Umpire Mohamed Lahyani, and I believe it was based on genuine concern on Lahyani's part to encourage Kyrgios to start playing to the elite level of which we all know Nick is capable. Lahyani was not coaching, and for the matter Kyrgios wouldn't listen even …
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