Tennis: ‘My emotions got the better of me’
Serena Williams has admitted her emotions got the better of her during the US Open final.
NEW YORK:
Serena Williams has admitted her emotions got the better of her during the US Open final against Samantha Stosur. The 29-year-old has refused to apologise for her outburst but she has taken to Twitter to explain her actions. “My emotions did get the best of me this past weekend when I disagreed with the umpire,” tweeted Serena. “It’s been a long road to get back to the US Open this year, and I’m thankful to have had such a great two weeks.” Stosur’s win was overshadowed by Williams’ outburst at umpire Eva Asderaki, which saw the former world numer one aim a string of stinging insults at the official.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 15th, 2011.
Serena Williams has admitted her emotions got the better of her during the US Open final against Samantha Stosur. The 29-year-old has refused to apologise for her outburst but she has taken to Twitter to explain her actions. “My emotions did get the best of me this past weekend when I disagreed with the umpire,” tweeted Serena. “It’s been a long road to get back to the US Open this year, and I’m thankful to have had such a great two weeks.” Stosur’s win was overshadowed by Williams’ outburst at umpire Eva Asderaki, which saw the former world numer one aim a string of stinging insults at the official.
Published in The Express Tribune, September 15th, 2011.