Tennis Umpires Reportedly Consider Boycotting Serena Williams' Matches
- 6 years ago
Tennis Umpires Reportedly
Consider Boycotting
Serena Williams' Matches Serena Williams' recent
behavior at the loss of the
U.S. Open has tennis
umpires upset. Williams, who was free to speak
her mind after the match, accused
chair umpire Carlos Ramos of
sexism and being a "thief." Tennis umpires, on the other hand, are not allowed to talk to the media in defense of their actions. The International Tennis Federation
came to Ramos's defense, saying that
his "decisions were in accordance
with the relevant rules." However, many of Ramos's colleagues
feel that the sport's governing body was
too slow to defend the situation. As a result, some of the umpires feel that
Ramos was "hung out to dry" and that
"no one is standing up for officials,"
according to 'The Guardian.' Richard Ings, retired umpire, to ESPN In addition to reportedly considering
a boycott, top umpires are also considering the formation of a union, according to 'The Guardian.'
Consider Boycotting
Serena Williams' Matches Serena Williams' recent
behavior at the loss of the
U.S. Open has tennis
umpires upset. Williams, who was free to speak
her mind after the match, accused
chair umpire Carlos Ramos of
sexism and being a "thief." Tennis umpires, on the other hand, are not allowed to talk to the media in defense of their actions. The International Tennis Federation
came to Ramos's defense, saying that
his "decisions were in accordance
with the relevant rules." However, many of Ramos's colleagues
feel that the sport's governing body was
too slow to defend the situation. As a result, some of the umpires feel that
Ramos was "hung out to dry" and that
"no one is standing up for officials,"
according to 'The Guardian.' Richard Ings, retired umpire, to ESPN In addition to reportedly considering
a boycott, top umpires are also considering the formation of a union, according to 'The Guardian.'