Tennis umpires considering boycotting Serena Williams matches: report

[mystery-ak]

Tennis umpires considering boycotting Serena Williams matches: report
By Aris Folley - 09/12/18 01:39 PM EDT

Tennis umpires are reportedly considering boycotting matches involving Serena Williams after the athlete’s controversial loss in the U.S. Open women's tennis final on Saturday.

A report by The Times of London published on Tuesday cited an anonymous official saying that tennis umpires are considering refusing to officiate matches involving Williams.

The potential stance comes after the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and United States Tennis Association (USTA) supported the athlete following her claims of sexism against chair umpire Carlos Ramos in the final.

William’s match with 20-year-old Naomi Osaka of Japan was clouded with controversy after Ramos issued a code violation to Williams during play, saying she had received coaching during the match — a point Williams strongly denied.

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http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/406303-tennis-umpires-considering-boycotting-serena-williams-matches

[Wingnut]

I remember the Baseball Umpires strike.  Minor league umps made for major problems! It was not good.

I say the umps should do it.  Screw the diva bitch.

[skeeter]

Given the circumstances of her loss Ms Williams went with the only whine available to her.

Now like Colin Pimpleneck she's turned her display of poor sportsmanship into a saintly virtue.

[Cyber Liberty]

William’s match with 20-year-old Naomi Osaka of Japan was clouded with controversy after Ramos issued a code violation to Williams during play, saying she had received coaching during the match — a point Williams strongly denied.

IIRC, her coach admitted to the infraction.  I'm not really up to full speed on this story so I could be wrong.

[Cyber Liberty]

I remember the Baseball Umpires strike.  Minor league umps made for major problems! It was not good.

I say the umps should do it.  Screw the diva bitch.