rabbitz
14th September 2009, 12:40 PM
Read this on the US open website:
US Open Tournament Referee statement regarding fine for Serena Williams
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Pursuant to the Grand Slam Rule Book, the maximum permissible on-site fine of $10,000 has been levied for Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Serena Williams for her on-court behavior during the women’s singles semifinal match against Kim Clijsters on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
Ms. Williams also will be fined $500 for racquet abuse which took place at the end of the first set of the same match. In total, Ms. Williams’ on-site fine is $10,500.
The Grand Slam Rule Book also allows for an investigation to be conducted by the Grand Slam Committee Administrator to determine if the behavior of Ms. Williams warrants consideration as a Major Offence for which additional penalties can be imposed. This investigation has now begun.
MY COMMENT:
I feel sorry for Serena. How on earth is someone with all her millions in the bank going to come up with $10,500 to pay the fine.She'll have to miss lunch or go without one of her basketball hugging mini skirts or miss her appointment with the hairdressers.
So I would like to donate my $50 for Post of the week to Serena Williams
and if she manages to attract any other financial benefactors then she can ease the terrible burden of her fine
Thankyou
US Open Tournament Referee statement regarding fine for Serena Williams
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Pursuant to the Grand Slam Rule Book, the maximum permissible on-site fine of $10,000 has been levied for Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Serena Williams for her on-court behavior during the women’s singles semifinal match against Kim Clijsters on Saturday, September 12, 2009.
Ms. Williams also will be fined $500 for racquet abuse which took place at the end of the first set of the same match. In total, Ms. Williams’ on-site fine is $10,500.
The Grand Slam Rule Book also allows for an investigation to be conducted by the Grand Slam Committee Administrator to determine if the behavior of Ms. Williams warrants consideration as a Major Offence for which additional penalties can be imposed. This investigation has now begun.
MY COMMENT:
I feel sorry for Serena. How on earth is someone with all her millions in the bank going to come up with $10,500 to pay the fine.She'll have to miss lunch or go without one of her basketball hugging mini skirts or miss her appointment with the hairdressers.
So I would like to donate my $50 for Post of the week to Serena Williams
and if she manages to attract any other financial benefactors then she can ease the terrible burden of her fine
Thankyou