Serena Williams US Open outburst sparks row - is she a victim of sexism?

Sep 10, 2018, 12:24 PM

Serena Williams' claims of sexism in the US Open final have been backed by the governing body of women's tennis. WTA chief executive Steve Simon said the umpire showed Williams a different level of tolerance of Saturday's outbursts than if she had been a man. Umpire Carlos Ramos penalised Williams after seeing her coach making a hand gesture. Serena Williams was then penalised further for breaking her racquet and calling the umpire a thief. Her coach later admitted that he had been trying to coach her by using the hand gesture. Stephen got the views of commentator Heidi McAlpin and journalist Paul Martin.