The Wiliams' sisters are ghetto trash
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Serena didn't say she would kill the
white woman, she said she would take her to
a grand slam event with her
:scared :scared
NEW YORK (AP) - Serena Williams was fined $10,000 Sunday for a profanity-laced tirade directed at a U.S. Open line judge, and an investigation is under way to determine whether there should be additional punishment.
The $10,000 penalty ? not quite 3 percent of the $350,000 in prize money Williams earned by reaching the semifinals at Flushing Meadows ? is the maximum on-site fine that can be issued for unsportsmanlike conduct at a Grand Slam tournament.
The U.S. Open said in a statement that the Grand Slam Committee Administrator will "determine if the behavior of Ms. Williams warrants consideration as a major offense for which additional penalties can be imposed."
Serena's big meltdown Photos: It was a wild night at the U.S. Open. Check out these shots of Serena Williams' loud exit at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Williams, who was the defending champion, also was docked $500 for smashing her racket after the first set of what became a 6-4, 7-5 loss to Kim Clijsters on Saturday night.
Two points from losing in the second set, Williams faulted at 5-6, 15-30. On her second serve there, the line judge called a foot fault, making it 15-40 and giving Clijsters a match point. Williams began berating the line judge and a penalty point was awarded to Clijsters; because it happened to come on match point, it ended the semifinal.
"Last night, everyone could truly see the passion I have for my job. Now that I have had time to gain my composure, I can see that while I don't agree with the unfair line call, in the heat of battle I let my passion and emotion get the better of me and as a result handled the situation poorly," Williams said in a statement released Sunday by a public relations firm.
"I would like to thank my fans and supporters for understanding that I am human and I look forward to continuing the journey, both professionally and personally, with you all as I move forward and grow from this experience."
The chairman and CEO of the women's tennis tour, Stacey Allaster, issued a statement calling Williams' conduct Saturday "inappropriate and unprofessional."
"No matter what the circumstances, no player should be allowed to engage in such behavior without suffering consequences. I have spoken with the USTA about this matter and I agree with the action they have taken," Allaster said.
Williams and her older sister Venus are scheduled to play in the women's doubles final Monday. Venus got in some work on a U.S. Open practice court Sunday; Serena wasn't with her.
Tournament spokesman Chris Widmaier said Sunday that officials were watching tapes of what happened Saturday night. The tournament referee, Brian Earley, interviewed Williams and the match's chair umpire before they left the grounds Saturday.
With Williams serving, two points from defeat, a line judge called a foot fault on a second serve. That gave Clijsters a match point. Williams screamed, cursed and shook a ball in the official's direction, saying "If I could, I would take this ... ball and shove it down your ... throat."
The line judge went over to the chair umpire, and Earley joined in the conversation. With the crowd booing ? making part of the dialogue inaudible ? Williams then went over and said to the line judge: "Sorry, but there are a lot of people who've said way worse." Then the line judge said something to the chair umpire, and Williams responded, "I didn't say I would kill you. Are you serious? I didn't say that." The line judge replied by shaking her head and saying, "Yes."
Williams already had been given a code violation warning when she broke her racket after losing the first set. So the chair umpire now awarded a penalty point to Clijsters, ending the match and giving Clijsters the victory.
Asked in her postmatch news conference what she said to the line judge, Williams wouldn't say, replying, "What did I say? You didn't hear?"
The $10,000 penalty ? not quite 3 percent of the $350,000 in prize money Williams earned by reaching the semifinals at Flushing Meadows ? is the maximum on-site fine that can be issued for unsportsmanlike conduct at a Grand Slam tournament.
The U.S. Open said in a statement that the Grand Slam Committee Administrator will "determine if the behavior of Ms. Williams warrants consideration as a major offense for which additional penalties can be imposed."
Serena's big meltdown Photos: It was a wild night at the U.S. Open. Check out these shots of Serena Williams' loud exit at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Williams, who was the defending champion, also was docked $500 for smashing her racket after the first set of what became a 6-4, 7-5 loss to Kim Clijsters on Saturday night.
Two points from losing in the second set, Williams faulted at 5-6, 15-30. On her second serve there, the line judge called a foot fault, making it 15-40 and giving Clijsters a match point. Williams began berating the line judge and a penalty point was awarded to Clijsters; because it happened to come on match point, it ended the semifinal.
"Last night, everyone could truly see the passion I have for my job. Now that I have had time to gain my composure, I can see that while I don't agree with the unfair line call, in the heat of battle I let my passion and emotion get the better of me and as a result handled the situation poorly," Williams said in a statement released Sunday by a public relations firm.
"I would like to thank my fans and supporters for understanding that I am human and I look forward to continuing the journey, both professionally and personally, with you all as I move forward and grow from this experience."
The chairman and CEO of the women's tennis tour, Stacey Allaster, issued a statement calling Williams' conduct Saturday "inappropriate and unprofessional."
"No matter what the circumstances, no player should be allowed to engage in such behavior without suffering consequences. I have spoken with the USTA about this matter and I agree with the action they have taken," Allaster said.
Williams and her older sister Venus are scheduled to play in the women's doubles final Monday. Venus got in some work on a U.S. Open practice court Sunday; Serena wasn't with her.
Tournament spokesman Chris Widmaier said Sunday that officials were watching tapes of what happened Saturday night. The tournament referee, Brian Earley, interviewed Williams and the match's chair umpire before they left the grounds Saturday.
With Williams serving, two points from defeat, a line judge called a foot fault on a second serve. That gave Clijsters a match point. Williams screamed, cursed and shook a ball in the official's direction, saying "If I could, I would take this ... ball and shove it down your ... throat."
The line judge went over to the chair umpire, and Earley joined in the conversation. With the crowd booing ? making part of the dialogue inaudible ? Williams then went over and said to the line judge: "Sorry, but there are a lot of people who've said way worse." Then the line judge said something to the chair umpire, and Williams responded, "I didn't say I would kill you. Are you serious? I didn't say that." The line judge replied by shaking her head and saying, "Yes."
Williams already had been given a code violation warning when she broke her racket after losing the first set. So the chair umpire now awarded a penalty point to Clijsters, ending the match and giving Clijsters the victory.
Asked in her postmatch news conference what she said to the line judge, Williams wouldn't say, replying, "What did I say? You didn't hear?"
Not accurate
Not accurate
To compare them to the REAL GHETTO TRASH you need to look deeper like
PacMan "Outta football" Jones
:mj07:
Not accurate
To compare them to the REAL GHETTO TRASH you need to look deeper like
PacMan "Outta football" Jones
:mj07:
That is some apology. Oh wait she never apologized.:shrug:
What a loser of a person. I guess I don't understand that you are human because a real human being would at least say I felt like the wrong call was made but I want to apologize to the line judge for belittling her.
And as for passion for her job, why don't go and tell your boss that you are going to shove something down his f'in throat and see how that goes.:mj07:
is that her real keyster is this this the work of that rapscallion the joker?:wtf:
That statement
That statement
Was a fucking joke. The line judge should have NEVER made that call in a match like that at that juncture. Serena had every right to be upset but to say the things she said. I say the make her forfeit the 385k and donate it all to make a wish foundation. Not like she needs it giving away millions to buy a slice of the FINS.
That statement
Was a fucking joke. The line judge should have NEVER made that call in a match like that at that juncture. Serena had every right to be upset but to say the things she said. I say the make her forfeit the 385k and donate it all to make a wish foundation. Not like she needs it giving away millions to buy a slice of the FINS.
Money is not problem so a fine is useless! Put her and any other Celeb behind the counter at a Mcdonalds 40 hrs. Filming would flip ratings....... I'd even tape it and :0corn
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She was in the wrong, but it is very obvious that many of you are closet (or maybe openly) prejudice. This statement has nothing to do with the jokes posted in here because most are completely in jest.
But there are many statements in this thread that are very clear where you stand. It's unfortunate.
But there are many statements in this thread that are very clear where you stand. It's unfortunate.
Well look who apologized 36 hours later.
Pathetic. Talk about an image apology and not a sincere apology.
Again, what a loser.:nono:
http://sports.yahoo.com/ten/blog/bu...y-apologize-by-Serena-Williams?urn=ten,189353
I think she should be black listed.
I mean, I don't mind when people call a spade a spade, but the way Williams looked at that poor woman, I thought she was going to crack 'er! :box2:
It was certainly nothing to snigga at. :nono:
Not a big deal.. The woman got pist off and lost it verbally for a few minutes.. She didn't physicaly assault anyone.. I am not saying she doesn't deserve a fine and punishment... She deserves that, but to call her ghetto trash after one incident.. Well that is pathetic
Agreed.... I don't have a horse in this race, but this all makes me think how John McEnroe is something of a celebrety BECAUSE of his tirades against tennis officials.
Seems like a double standard.
The difference between McEnroe tirades and what Serena did is not really comparable.
McEnroe tirades almost became a sideshow at times as most people showed up to his matches expecting to see a blowup. Sure he would call umps a stupid jerk or an ass but I don't recall ever here him threaten harm to one(although he probably did at some point).
It was never out of character for him to blow up like it was for Serena so that really hurts her fair or unfair.
Not sure about the whole ghetto term as I assume most mean the threatening fact is ghetto more than a black thing.
I think most people are mocking/attacking her because of how she came off as a bully type attitude and then had NO apology but just continued to complain about the situation.
The fact is she was already given a code warning for smashing her racket so this outburst was the second incident which warranted a point.
Federer went off and cursed at the chair ump yesterday and it was almost taken as comical and it was not because he is white. It was because he never threatened anyone. If Fed had threatened the chair ump then I would have said he went ghetto as well.
McEnroe tirades almost became a sideshow at times as most people showed up to his matches expecting to see a blowup. Sure he would call umps a stupid jerk or an ass but I don't recall ever here him threaten harm to one(although he probably did at some point).
It was never out of character for him to blow up like it was for Serena so that really hurts her fair or unfair.
Not sure about the whole ghetto term as I assume most mean the threatening fact is ghetto more than a black thing.
I think most people are mocking/attacking her because of how she came off as a bully type attitude and then had NO apology but just continued to complain about the situation.
The fact is she was already given a code warning for smashing her racket so this outburst was the second incident which warranted a point.
Federer went off and cursed at the chair ump yesterday and it was almost taken as comical and it was not because he is white. It was because he never threatened anyone. If Fed had threatened the chair ump then I would have said he went ghetto as well.
Oh, here we go again, critize any black person and then it's racism. Give me a break. Serena was out of line... Simple as that. 
Maybe Al & Jesse can explain how it works :shrug:
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So she should "go back to the streets"?
