Tennis legend Billie Jean King defended Serena Williams on Sunday, arguing that the umpire “crossed the line” at the women’s U.S. Open final. During Saturday’s controversial match, Williams was given a code violation for coaching, which she argued. He made himself part of the match,” King wrote in a passionate op-ed for The Washington Post, published Sunday. “Did Ramos treat Williams differently than male players have been treated?” King wrote. Williams “was right to speak her mind, to put a voice to the injustice, and she was right to know when to call for the controversy to end,” she added.

Source: Huffington Post September 09, 2018 23:48 UTC