Naomi Osaka has become the first Japanese tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles title, but the win has been overshadowed by a debate over double standards in the game.
US tennis great Billie Jean King has joined fans in rallying around Serena Williams after she called out a double standard in the application of rules by umpires relating to female and male players.
Serena Williams' hopes of winning a 24th grand slam title were dashed after extraordinary scenes at the US Open.
Serena Williams argues with chair umpire Carlos Ramos over his decision to deduct a game.
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The American lost the final 6-2 6-4 to Naomi Osaka, who has become the first Japanese tennis player to win a Grand Slam singles title.
But the victory was overshadowed by the three code violations handed to Williams by chair umpire Carlos Ramos during the match.
Serena Williams gestures towards tournament referee Brian Earley.
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Williams was handed the third game penalty for verbal abuse, after calling the umpire Ramos a ‘thief’ and demanding that he issue an apology.
The interaction came after he issued a warning for a code violation relating to receiving coaching, which is prohibited in Grand Slam matches.
