What was the controversy with Serena Williams?

Serena lost the match to Naomi Osaka after falling in straight sets of the US Open final. Serena was penalised for code violations that led her to an on-court frenzy yet again – her coach was said to be giving her hand signals in the second set, she spewed expletives at the umpire and smashed her racket.

What happened at the US Open with Serena Williams?

Serena Williams Withdraws From The U.S. Open Over An Injury : NPR. Serena Williams Withdraws From The U.S. Open Over An Injury Serena Williams added herself to the list of big-name withdrawals from the U.S. Open, pulling out of the year’s last Grand Slam tournament because of a torn hamstring.

What did Serena Williams say to Naomi?

Serena Williams gives her reaction to Naomi Osaka’s withdrawal from the French Open, saying: “I feel like I wish I could give her a hug because I know what it’s like”; the world No 2 pulled out due to the furore caused by her boycott of media duties and her struggles with depression.

Why did Nadal withdraw from US Open?

Four-time US Open champion Rafael Nadal has announced that he will miss the rest of the 2021 season, including the US Open, due to a recurring foot injury. The former world No.

What happened to Serena Williams Wimbledon?

Wimbledon 2021: Serena Williams forced to withdraw in first round due to ankle injury. Serena Williams won’t win her eighth Wimbledon title this year. During her first-round match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich on Tuesday, Williams suffered an ankle injury that forced her to retire from the match..

Who won the US Open 2018 final?

Osaka wins after drama-filled set with Serena (0:24) Naomi Osaka defeats Serena Williams in the finals of the US Open after a drama-filled second set.

Why did Serena Williams get penalized at US Open?

NEW YORK — Serena Williams was penalized a game for calling the chair umpire a thief during an extended argument as the US Open women’s final descended into chaos, with fans booing and play delayed before Naomi Osaka wrapped up a 6-2, 6-4 victory for her first Grand Slam title.

Why is Serena Ramos not at the US Open?

She missed the US Open last year because her daughter, Olympia, was born during the tournament. This was umpire Ramos’ first women’s singles final at the US Open. Ramos chaired the women’s singles finals at the French Open in 2005 and at Wimbledon in 2018.