How about the Chair being a woman in future?

Serena did what white men have been doing for years, only she is penalized far worse.
The ref/ump ruined the win for both Naomi and Serena.
Serena did all she could to support Naomi.
Seems like a lot people don't like a black women expressing herself in an angry way. The misogyny rampant in 2018 is appalling. I hope women keep yelling. Someday we will all treat each other in a kind, respectful way, but I certainly won't begrudge Serena her outbursts until I've walked a mile in her tennis shoes.

Professional sports, male or female, are REPLETE with unfair calls "on the field" and even more unfair punishments handed out as a consequence of juvenile reactions to them. Just ask Billy Martin.

2 Points-
1) Since when did John McEnroe become the point of comparison for professional conduct? His behaviors, among many others, have been equally or worse offensive than Serena's, but poor sportsmanship is always objectionable and never tolerated by me. It sets a terrible example for young people. However, when you look upon an elite athlete to be your idol or role model, then certain disappointment may follow. Throwing childish temper tantrums, arguing with officials, and breaking equipment can't reflect well on anyone, no matter of sex, race, fortune or fame.

2) A quote from the fabulous Stephen Covey applies here- "You can't talk your way out of a problem you behaved your way into." Serena tried to, but unsuccessfully so to me. Her coach owned up to it. It's time for Serena to own up to it.


That's all folks, it's just sports, albeit, on a very large stage!

Based on precedent, Serena was singled out. In the heat of the moment, emotions will flare. What’s at issue is the need for uniform standards and a level playing field for all. Though, on the first affront, I believe Serena deserved the benefit of the doubt -
given who she is and her widely declared stand for integrity. If so, it may have changed the course of
the match. We might never know.

Serena, just like in 2009, acted like a bully and marred someone's victory. Was this line judge being a sexist? Did she deserved to be threatened as she was? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKoG4C-XZQg

I agree with Vincent. Serena took the spotlight off her opponent and made it all about her. Shameful. And that same line judge has called several men for similar things in the past. This was not a sexist or racist thing. Sorry Serena you are the bully here as you were in 2009.

I am not a fan of most umps and refs; they make lousy judges and justices look good. I see them mess up so much across sports.