No class. Serena was getting her ass beat.
Called Chair umpire “theif”. Game penalty. Ironic that she STOLE the joy from the winners celebration.
Ugly tirade. Pathetic display. Glad she lost.
The crowd was just as ugly for booing during the trophy presentation. They had the poor winner in tears, although $3+ mil will provide Osaka some comfort. With more endorsements to follow.
Watched it all. You are correct that Serena was being outplayed. She had to do something to disrupt Osaka who was in a groove. Serena’s outbursts, including smashing her racquet, was a combination of frustration and gamesmanship. She was trying to rattle the 20 year old and take her out of her rhythm.
Serena is the greatest woman tennis player of all time, but sportsmanship has never been her forte. She is a sore loser who hates to give credit to her opponent. This loss will be blamed on the umpire. Serena is still out of shape from giving birth. She will win several more majors.
Today was a disgrace due not only to Serena, but also, to the boorish fans who made Serena the victim and failed to acknowledge properly Osaka’s amazing performance. Osaka is more American than Japanese, the daughter of an American father and Japanese mother. They live in FL.
Bet Serema’s mother didn’t know what was coming when she named her SERENA. Shoulda’ named her CRANKYPANTS.