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Naomi Osaka reveals what Serena Williams said to her after US Open win

Naomi Osaka reveals what Serena Williams said to her after US Open win

Speaking to Ellen Degeneres, the champion tennis player said Williams was reassuring her in that moment.

  • by Rachel Clun

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Tennis umpire Carlos Ramos breaks silence over Serena stoush
Serena Williams

Tennis umpire Carlos Ramos breaks silence over Serena stoush

The umpire at the centre of the US Open women's final controversy has spoken to a newspaper in his native Portugal.

  • by Matt Bungard
Serena Williams was out of line, says Martina Navratilova

Serena Williams was out of line, says Martina Navratilova

Martina Navratilova claimed that, in complaining that the chair umpire would not have reacted the same way to an argumentative male player, Serena Williams was ‘‘missing the point’’.

  • by Des Bieler
US Tennis Association to review several umpiring controversies
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US Tennis Association to review several umpiring controversies

This year's US Open included an unusual mid-match pep talk to Nick Kyrgios, a code violation for a shirt change and the extraordinary Serena Williams exchange.

Australian Open boss wants clarity on coaching violations
Australian Open

Australian Open boss wants clarity on coaching violations

Craig Tiley has urged world tennis chiefs to lock in a position on in-match coaching in light of the stormy US Open women's final.

  • by Ben McKay
Serena Williams picked the wrong time to make the right point
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Opinion

Serena Williams picked the wrong time to make the right point

The match tarnished tennis and was a stinging blow to sportsmanship.

  • by Juliet Macur
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'Firm but fair' US Open umpire Carlos Ramos is known for his rigidity
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'Firm but fair' US Open umpire Carlos Ramos is known for his rigidity

Though he is considered a strict umpire, critics say the Portuguese veteran official could have done more to defuse the situation on Saturday before calling Serena Williams for two of her three code violations.

  • by Christopher Clarey
Serena Williams v Naomi Osaka: How a US Open final descended into chaos
Serena Williams

Serena Williams v Naomi Osaka: How a US Open final descended into chaos

Osaka's dream did not play out like this, in a swirl of controversy and accusations of sexism against the chair umpire, and an awkward post-match celebration.

  • by David Waldstein
The rankings may not show it yet, but Djoker is back atop the perch
Novak Djokovic

The rankings may not show it yet, but Djoker is back atop the perch

A few short months ago, there were enormous question marks over Novak Djokovic's career. Now he is the toast of the tennis world once more.

  • by Christopher Clarey
Djokovic legend continues to grow following US Open triumph
Novak Djokovic

Djokovic legend continues to grow following US Open triumph

Novak Djokovic now trails only contemporaries Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for all-time major titles after his US Open triumph.

  • by James Dampney
Serena is still treated differently than male athletes
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Opinion

Serena is still treated differently than male athletes

An archaic tennis rule eventually led to an umpire abusing his power, says former world No.1 Billie Jean King.

  • by Billie Jean King