Williams hit in the pocket for court outburst

Serena Williams has been handed the maximum possible fine by US Open officials following her verbal abuse of a line judge in her semi-final with Kim Clijsters.

Serena Williams has been handed the maximum possible fine by US Open officials following her verbal abuse of a line judge in her semi-final with Kim Clijsters.

The grand slam issued a statement from tournament referee Brian Earley having spent the day reviewing defending champion Williams’ controversial exit from the tournament at Flushing Meadows.

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