Four other painful times Serena Williams was at odds with tennis officials

Mildred Europa Taylor September 09, 2018

Four other painful times Serena Williams was at odds with tennis officials

Serena losing her cool at the 2009 game — NY Daily News

2009 foot fault

During a semifinal match against Kim Clijsters in 2009, Williams was given a point penalty at match point after an altercation with a lineswoman.

She had, earlier in the game, been given a code violation for breaking her racquet. Williams later flared-up at the lineswoman who had called a foot fault against her. After review by the umpire, Williams was given a second code violation, leading to her loss against Kim Clijsters.

She was also given a hefty fine (($82,500) after the game and was put on probation.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: September 9, 2018

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