Emotion first bubbled up at 1-1 in the second set, when Williams exchanged words with chair umpire Carlos Ramos. The six-time U.S. Open champion received another code violation four games later, leading 3-2 in the second set. Williams played her 31st career Grand Slam final Sunday and her ninth at Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. “I don’t want to be rude, I don’t want to do questions, but this was her first Grand Slam,” Williams said through tears. The first-time Grand Slam finalist had been icy and focused throughout the match, but in front of the crowd, she melted.

Source: Washington Post September 08, 2018 21:50 UTC