Former world Number 1 Serena Williams suffered a shocking loss to Naomi Osaka of Japan in the US Open final in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 but her acts of criticizing the referee didn’t got the backing of the twitterverse. Osaka, 20 became the first Japanese tennis star to win a grand slam title in singles category which is a proud moment for the youngster but fans alleged that Serena stole the limelight of the rising star. Read full story: Naomi Osaka beat Serena Williams in the most controversial Grand Slam final of the decade
Here’s what caused the controversy
“I don’t cheat to win, I’d rather lose” – Serena Williams❤
Believe in yourself, even it means losing just a game. Just say it! ?#GoodMorning pic.twitter.com/YhBz4x3DAf
— Konga (@ShopKonga) September 9, 2018
Reactions
Think what you will about #SerenaWilliams’ on-court behaviour, but the critics advising her on how she should frame her gender narrative ought stop and think about what shaped her. And about her new-found ferocity now that she’s the mother of a daughter.
— Andy Maher (@AndyMaherDFA) September 9, 2018
After the shamefull presentation of @serenawilliams on the @usopen final. I shared one of the best messages I found about it. #SerenaWilliams you lost one fan today ??. pic.twitter.com/1sMFKNdkBX
— FranXa (@Francisxo) September 9, 2018
Shame on you #serenawilliams, I have never witnessed such horrible sportsmanship. Way to be classy and destroy a young woman’s dream day. Please retire before you ruin any more dreams!
— Michael Kortgard (@CMichael_Mpls) September 8, 2018
Congrats to a horrible sportsman Serena Williams for ruining and stealing the spotlight off a 20 year old girl winning her first grand slam title. Some people genuinely believe this woman is the “greatest athlete of all time” .#USOpen2018 #serenawilliams
— AP¹⁵ (@Andrinholic) September 8, 2018
Very disappointed in Serena right now. There was coaching we saw it on the video. The abuse she’s giving the referee abuse. Ordering him around and threatening him. Very sad for Naomi’s big moment. All they’ll talk about is Serena after this #UsOpenFinal #SerenaWilliams #osaka
— Margie ?? (@Marjayhan) September 8, 2018
I wish it hadn’t gone so far, but Serena can only blame it on herself. Also, I find that really, really sad that people are ok with Serena’s behavior, which means they are ok with bullying, harassing others. In what world do we live in? #usopen #SerenaWilliams Well done, Naomi?
— Mathieu. (@madk90) September 8, 2018
#USOpenTennis #SerenaWilliams I’ve really liked you as a champion, but this attitude is why people don’t always support you. Your coach was caught on the cameras coaching you. You cannot threaten a referee! This is #wrong
— Arun Arunachalam (@ArunArunachala7) September 8, 2018
Absolutely disgusting act from #SerenaWilliams. It is now taking everything away from the outstanding tennis played by @Naomi_Osaka_ #Osaka can raise her head with pride! She was amazing! #PrimeTennis
— Charlotte Bordewey (@CBordewey) September 8, 2018
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