Roger Federer feels Serena Williams “went to far”

Roger Federer has said that Serena Williams “went to far” in her on-court criticism of umpire Carlos Ramos during the US Open Final. Naomi Osaka won the US Open final, but it was overshadowed by Williams’ run-in-with chair umpire Carlos Ramos. Willams was given code penalties for coaching and racket abuse and a game penalty for calling Ramos a “thief” and a “liar”. In an interview with Britain's The Sunday Times, the 20-time Grand Slam champion said that Williams went too far with her on-court protestations. “I feel like Serena should have walked away. She did, but she went too far. She should have walked earlier.” He added: “The umpire maybe should not have pushed her there. It’s unfortunate, but an incredible case study.” “What was the problem with taking the shirt off or the catsuit?” Federer asked. “Serena has worn crazier stuff in the past. Guys have worn crazier stuff. For me it was all a bit of nonsense. “I was totally on the women’s side. Leave them alone.” Source- tennis365.com

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