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BY Mildred Europa Taylor, 6:23am September 09, 2018,

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

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by Mildred Europa Taylor, 6:23am 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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