US Open: WTA and USTA back Serena Williams in sexism row

The American tennis star was fined $17,000 for her on-court behaviour during her dramatic defeat against Naomi Osaka in the New York final

Serena Williams US Open final Carlos Ramos
Serena Williams argues with umpire Carlos Ramos during the US Open final against Naomi Osaka
(Image credit: Jaime Lawson/Getty Images)

Serena Williams has received a $17,000 (£13,200) fine for her outbursts during the US Open final on Saturday. In spite of the fine, she has the backing of both the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA).

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