Serena Williams accuses referee of sexism

When Naomi Osaka won, there was a scandal and Serena Williams completely freaked out. (SportNews reported)

Now the tennis player is accusing the referee of sexism. The Portuguese warned the 36-year-old American three times and awarded her opponent Naomi Osaka (Japan) first a point and then a game. Williams called Ramos a “thief” and a “liar.”

“I saw other men saying different things to other referees,” Williams explained at her press conference an hour after the 2:6, 4:6: “I’m here to fight for women’s rights, equality and all that. I called him a thief for taking a game from me, which feels sexist to me. He would never have taken a game away from a man for that.”

Ramos had warned Williams at the start of the second set for unauthorized coaching, after which the 23-time Grand Slam winner lost her temper. However, their coach Patrick Mouratoglou later admitted the offense. After Williams destroyed her racket a short time later, Ramos had no choice but to warn her for the second time and hand out a point penalty.

Applause from journalists Many journalists applauded Williams for her speech. “What I have to endure is an example for the next person who wants to express their emotions to be a strong woman,” Williams said: “After today, they will be allowed to. Maybe it didn’t work for me, but it will work for the next one.”

The WTA players' organization said: “There were matters during the match that require investigation. But tonight it's time to celebrate these two incredible players, both of whom have great integrity." USTA President Katrina Adams praised Williams "for her class and sportsmanship" and for her speech during the awards ceremony Williams tried to stop the spectators from booing referee Ramos.

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Serena Williams accuses referee of sexism

Serena Williams accused referee Carlos Ramos of sexism after losing the US Open final in New York.

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