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US OPEN last night we saw S Williams go after a referee with her racket up, screaming 'Im going to take this F ball and cram it down your f throat"
This wasnt just being a poor sport, this was vicious.
What do you say? Yes she was ousted on match point.

I like Serena and was totally blown out by her outbust. No one, no matter what sport in whatever country should ever be excused for threatening a linesman or anyone who is just doing their job. Serena is a professional and paid extemely well for her talents and success. If she had a bone to pick about her foot fault call then she should have taken it up with the umpire/referee, thats what they're there for.
A threat is a threat whether it is physical or verbal, get on the train people, we live in the 21st century, do whatever you want to yourself on court, as immature as that is, but don't take it out on some poor person who is just doing what is her job!
When you get to such a high status in your chosen sport it doesn't give you the right to take out you anger on anyone, no matter who you are. Think of all the kids that look up to them and strive to be like them, is it ok for them to be seeing this sort of behavior, and not be made to take responsability for it?, I don't think so! Or did I miss the rule that excuses bad sportmanship because you're at the top of your sport!