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LisaM

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27. Serena did foot fault against Clijsters.

Sat Sep 8, 2018, 11:20 PM

Sep 2018

Last edited Sun Sep 9, 2018, 08:06 AM - Edit history (1)

They went back and looked at it. Then she physically threatened the umpire, then she lied about it!

My issue with her is that when she's losing, she never takes responsibility by blaming it on her play. She's always got to blame some other factor. I thought she'd moved past it, but today convinced me otherwise.

And I hate that even though she was pretty well beaten, we are only talking about her. I'm shocked people are condoning her behavior and calling up decades-opd examples from the men's tour.

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Naomi Osaka upsets Serena Williams in U.S. Open [View all] left-of-center2012 Sep 2018 OP

Serena Williams loses to Naomi Osaka in U.S. Open final after umpire spat left-of-center2012 Sep 2018 #1

It was on camera... at140 Sep 2018 #4

I love that Serena stood up for herself. Carlos hasn't been consistent with his rulings. writes3000 Sep 2018 #5

Agree. I felt cheated. This umpire shoudn't have inserted hiumself in the match. I think iluvtennis Sep 2018 #6

The umpire has to rule if an infraction has been committed - THE RULE OF LAW Perseus Sep 2018 #21

Selective enforcement of a rule would be extremely bad though. Lucky Luciano Sep 2018 #24

Not everyone does it, and like with everything, those who do and don't get caught Perseus Sep 2018 #43

I don't see how she can control her coach. Lucky Luciano Sep 2018 #44

If you were not aware of that rule you may not have watched a lot of tennis Perseus Sep 2018 #45

She got a warning for that janterry Sep 2018 #52

Ding! Tursiops Sep 2018 #47

Uh ... LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #51

First time I seen Naomi Osaka..she is very likable and at140 Sep 2018 #7

Depends on what you mean by "Japanese-bred." July Sep 2018 #11

Seems like mother-daughter have close relationship at140 Sep 2018 #16

Naomi has a nice American-bred personality. kwassa Sep 2018 #12

+++ Agree. I love her personality and he genuine innocence. nt iluvtennis Sep 2018 #26

You will ALWAYS lose the argument. LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #19

Serena is the best female tennis player I have seen at140 Sep 2018 #22

The umpire has the right to assess penalties. LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #34

Hmmm...that does sound strange at140 Sep 2018 #48

Serena did foot fault against Clijsters. LisaM Sep 2018 #27

My issue with her is that when she's losing, she never takes responsibility ... LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #35

I follow tennis but rarely the umpires. LisaM Sep 2018 #38

Tell you what .... LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #40

No, I said I think there is sexism in tennis, but LisaM Sep 2018 #41

No, I said I think there is sexism in tennis, but ... LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #42

But she has a history of doing this when she's losing. LisaM Sep 2018 #49

Well said! LenaBaby61 iluvtennis Sep 2018 #28

I felt there was. . . . . tenisfin Sep 2018 #13

All true. at140 Sep 2018 #14

Every time Serena tries to match a historic record, she loses a few of these finals and semis... writes3000 Sep 2018 #2

Sugoi yuiyoshida Sep 2018 #3

youtube link at140 Sep 2018 #9

wow! yuiyoshida Sep 2018 #15

. Iggo Sep 2018 #8

Midly Surprised erpowers Sep 2018 #10

Even the best get upset occasionally... paleotn Sep 2018 #17

It was a great match. It looked really good for Osaka, and I think she would have won anyway. C Moon Sep 2018 #18

+++ agree. just let the match continue. The umpire cheated me/others out of a match. iluvtennis Sep 2018 #29

Yeah, I don't know what his problem was. It seemed like he got more involved than he should. C Moon Sep 2018 #33

He has no prior issues with MEN. LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #37

We bought tix yesterday on ticketmaster and just got back from the match. Lucky Luciano Sep 2018 #20

So much respect for Osaka. TDale313 Sep 2018 #23

+++ agree. just let the match continue. The umpire cheated me/others out of a match. iluvtennis Sep 2018 #30

Age Catches Up To Us All colsohlibgal Sep 2018 #25

Power of Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka is overshadowed by an umpire's power play iluvtennis Sep 2018 #31

EXCELLENT POST AND RIGHT ON THE MARK ... LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #36

Chelsea Clinton weighs in iluvtennis Sep 2018 #32

ISN'T it "funny" how the news media NEVER mentions .. LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #39

Serena took a page right out of the Trump playbook Tursiops Sep 2018 #46

Male players have been expelled from entire matches (rightfully so) for less. LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #50

Right on, LenaBaby61...speaking the truth. iluvtennis Sep 2018 #53

For good measure, for that poster I replied to and for others who think like them: LenaBaby61 Sep 2018 #54

Spot on. iluvtennis Sep 2018 #55