Serena Williams’ 2009 US Open Rant Sparks Major Controversy and Heavy Fines

Back in 2009, the US Open experienced arguably its most dramatic incident in the Open Era.

And it involved the sport’s greatest star – Serena Williams.

Serena Williams' Gets Standing Ovation As Her Farewell US Open Ends

Then-world-no.2 Williams was in another US Open semi-final and, to reach the final, had Kim Clijsters in her way.

Serena Williams' final act | CNN

Clijsters, who came out of retirement and was handed a wildcard for the event, had already surprised many by beating the likes Kutuzova, Bartoli, Flipkens, Venus Williams and Li Na en route to the semis.

Five magical moments in the career of Serena Williams | Reuters