Tennis federation defends chair umpire for penalising Serena
International Tennis Federation has defended chair umpire Carlos Ramos for penalising Serena Williams during US Open final, saying "he acted at all times with professionalism and integrity". "Mr Ramos' decisions...were re-affirmed by US Open's decision to fine Serena for the three offences," it added. Ramos had given Serena code violations for receiving coaching, smashing racquet and verbal abuse.