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catlover79 · 09-13-2009, 07:46 PM

http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23216,00.html

From correspondents in New York, New York
September 14, 2009 Serena Williams has been fined $US10,500 ($A12,000) for her angry outburst at a line judge in her US Open semi-final, but the incident is still being investigated by the grand slam committee.

US Open tournament referee Brian Earley said in a statement that Williams has been levied the maximum possible fine for unsportsmanlike conduct, US$10,000, plus a $US500 fine for racquet abuse.

"The grand slam rule book also allows for an investigation to be conducted by the grand slam committee administrator to determine if the behaviour of Ms Williams warrants consideration as a Major Offence, for which additional penalties can be imposed," Earley said.

"This investigation has now begun."

The fine is a mere pittance, even at maximum strength, since Williams received $US375,000 ($A434,000) for her semi-final run at Flushing Meadows, her matches among the top drawing cards for ticket buyers and television viewers.

US Open officials were reviewing videotapes on Sunday of Williams confronting a line judge in the bizarre ending to her loss to Clijsters.

Both Williams and match umpire Louise Engzell were interviewed by Earley before they left for home Saturday night.

US television commentator Pam Shriver called for 11-time grand slam champion Williams to apologise for threatening the woman who called a foot fault upon the reigning champion to give Clijsters two match points.

Williams reacted by walking toward the woman who made the call, waving her racquet before her, and launching into a profanity-tinged tirade that led to an unsportsmanlike conduct violation.

Because Williams had already received a warning after smashing her racquet following the last point of the first set, the penalty point she was assessed handed Clijsters a berth in Sunday's final.

Agence France-Presse

Darren J. · 09-13-2009, 08:56 PM

Racquet abuse? That's a legitimate fine???

catlover79 · 09-13-2009, 08:59 PM

I don't know, but boy - that was a SERIOUS meltdown. YIKES!!

TJL · 09-13-2009, 09:01 PM

What a shameful display of unsportsmanlike conduct.

And the sad thing is, Serena didn't even apologize for her actions.

Whether the call was bad or not, you don't act that way.

No class.

catlover79 · 09-13-2009, 09:03 PM

Exactly - she showed no remorse at all.

Marvo301 · 09-14-2009, 12:18 AM

Here is a statement Serena made today:

"Last night everyone could truly see the passion I have for my job," Williams said Sunday. "Now that I have had time to gain my composure, I can see that while I don't agree with the unfair line call, in the heat of battle I let my passion and emotion get the better of me and as a result handled the situation poorly. I would like to thank my fans and supporters for understanding that I am human, and I look forward to continuing the journey, both professionally and personally, with you all as I move forward and grow from this experience."

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't see any apology or any remorse in that Statement. Or any real admission of wrong doing for that matter. I guess Serena is just another arrogant and classless professional athlete.

James · 09-14-2009, 12:51 AM

Darren J. · 09-14-2009, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

Here is a statement Serena made today:

"Last night everyone could truly see the passion I have for my job," Williams said Sunday. "Now that I have had time to gain my composure, I can see that while I don't agree with the unfair line call, in the heat of battle I let my passion and emotion get the better of me and as a result handled the situation poorly. I would like to thank my fans and supporters for understanding that I am human, and I look forward to continuing the journey, both professionally and personally, with you all as I move forward and grow from this experience."

Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't see any apology or any remorse in that Statement. Or any real admission of wrong doing for that matter. I guess Serena is just another arrogant and classless professional athlete.

Doesn't really matter because we know she didn't write that statement. She only read it to save face.

JamesG · 09-14-2009, 03:48 AM

hmm, I wonder what the majority of questions will be about at her book signing Q&A in NYC on Wed.

TJL · 09-14-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JamesG

hmm, I wonder what the majority of questions will be about at her book signing Q&A in NYC on Wed.

I don't know, but I just hope she's not holding a tennis ball...

catlover79 · 09-14-2009, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I don't know, but I just hope she's not holding a tennis ball...

JamesG · 09-14-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I don't know, but I just hope she's not holding a tennis ball...

Want to come with me? We could each give her one to sign for us or throw at us.

James · 09-15-2009, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by TJL

I don't know, but I just hope she's not holding a tennis ball...

Don't you mean a tennis racket? That's what she waved at the referee.

JamesG · 09-15-2009, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by James

Don't you mean a tennis racket? That's what she waved at the referee.

She told the lines man with a tennis ball in her hand, "I'll shove this f*cking ball down your f*cking throat."

09-13-2009, 07:46 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Serena Williams fined for outburst, investigations continuing http://www.foxsports.com.au/story/0,...-23216,00.html From correspondents in New York, New York September 14, 2009 Serena Williams has been fined $US10,500 ($A12,000) for her angry outburst at a line judge in her US Open semi-final, but the incident is still being investigated by the grand slam committee. US Open tournament referee Brian Earley said in a statement that Williams has been levied the maximum possible fine for unsportsmanlike conduct, US$10,000, plus a $US500 fine for racquet abuse. "The grand slam rule book also allows for an investigation to be conducted by the grand slam committee administrator to determine if the behaviour of Ms Williams warrants consideration as a Major Offence, for which additional penalties can be imposed," Earley said. "This investigation has now begun." The fine is a mere pittance, even at maximum strength, since Williams received $US375,000 ($A434,000) for her semi-final run at Flushing Meadows, her matches among the top drawing cards for ticket buyers and television viewers. US Open officials were reviewing videotapes on Sunday of Williams confronting a line judge in the bizarre ending to her loss to Clijsters. Both Williams and match umpire Louise Engzell were interviewed by Earley before they left for home Saturday night. US television commentator Pam Shriver called for 11-time grand slam champion Williams to apologise for threatening the woman who called a foot fault upon the reigning champion to give Clijsters two match points. Williams reacted by walking toward the woman who made the call, waving her racquet before her, and launching into a profanity-tinged tirade that led to an unsportsmanlike conduct violation. Because Williams had already received a warning after smashing her racquet following the last point of the first set, the penalty point she was assessed handed Clijsters a berth in Sunday's final. Agence France-Presse
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09-14-2009, 12:18 AM	#6
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,461	Here is a statement Serena made today: "Last night everyone could truly see the passion I have for my job," Williams said Sunday. "Now that I have had time to gain my composure, I can see that while I don't agree with the unfair line call, in the heat of battle I let my passion and emotion get the better of me and as a result handled the situation poorly. I would like to thank my fans and supporters for understanding that I am human, and I look forward to continuing the journey, both professionally and personally, with you all as I move forward and grow from this experience." Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't see any apology or any remorse in that Statement. Or any real admission of wrong doing for that matter. I guess Serena is just another arrogant and classless professional athlete.
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09-13-2009, 08:56 PM	#2
Darren J. Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 19, 2009 Posts: 692	Racquet abuse? That's a legitimate fine???

09-13-2009, 08:59 PM	#3
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I don't know, but boy - that was a SERIOUS meltdown. YIKES!!

09-13-2009, 09:03 PM	#5
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Exactly - she showed no remorse at all.

09-14-2009, 12:51 AM	#7
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09-14-2009, 03:48 AM	#9
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,300	hmm, I wonder what the majority of questions will be about at her book signing Q&A in NYC on Wed.