WTA backs Serena Williams’ sexism claims amid US Open controversy

The Women’s Tennis Association is supporting Serena Williams' sexism claims related to her defeat in the US Open final on Saturday.

Umpire Carlos Ramos delivered a code violation to Williams for receiving coaching. She then called him a “a thief” and “a liar" and later accused him of sexism.

WTA CEO Steve Simon said the incident “brought to the forefront the question of whether different standards are applied to men and women in the officiating of matches.

"The WTA believes that there should be no difference in the standards of tolerance provided to the emotions expressed by men vs women and is committed to working with the sport to ensure that all players are treated the same. We do not believe that this was done last night," he said.

Williams was fined $17,000 for the series of code violations.

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