Richard Deitsch · @richarddeitsch
12th Sep 2011 from Twitlonger
The USTA has fined Serena Williams $2,000 for her code violation. The full statement:
"US Open Tournament Referee Brian Earley has fined Serena Williams $2,000 following the code violation issued for verbal abuse during the women’s singles final. This fine is consistent with similar offenses at Grand Slam events. As with all fines at the US Open,the monies levied are provided to the Grand Slam Development Fund which develops tennis programs around the world.
After independently reviewing the incident which served as the basis for the code violation, and taking into account the level of fine imposed by the US Open referee, the Grand Slam Committee Director has determined that Ms. Williams’ conduct, while
verbally abusive, does not rise to the level of a major offense under the Grand Slam Code of Conduct."