Hollywood stepped up Monday to defend Serena Williams.<\/b>
\nSerena Williams is fined $17,000 for violations during her US Open loss
Ramos had issued the violations against Williams after she accused him of being unfair during Saturday’s match.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion has faced racist attacks for most of her career, and after the match Saturday, said she believes sexism is rampant in the tennis world.
Serena Williams is calling out sexism in tennis. Here’s why.
\u00ab\u00a0Harry Potter\u00a0\u00bb author JK Rowling defended Williams after cartoonist Mark Knight released an editorial cartoon which featured an irate Williams jumping on her tennis racquet.
\u00ab\u00a0Well done on reducing one of the greatest sportswomen alive to racist and sexist tropes and turning a second great sportswoman into a faceless prop,\u00a0\u00bb Rowling tweeted along with Knight’s tweet of his drawing.
Actress Reagan Gomez also tweeted about the cartoon, writing \u00ab\u00a0It’s not just about sexism.\u00a0\u00bb
\u00ab\u00a0The other player (not Naomi???) isn’t drawn the way Serena is,\u00a0\u00bb Gomez wrote. \u00ab\u00a0You know why. Anyone who tells you this isn’t misogynoir is gaslighting you. Don’t allow them to.\u00a0\u00bb
Several celebs took to social media over the weekend to support both Williams and Osaka.
\u00ab\u00a0All praise to both [queens] @serenawilliams the best athlete the world has ever seen & @Naomi_Osaka_ demonstrating #BlackGirlMagic & fierce determination,\u00a0\u00bb actress Gabrielle Union tweeted. \u00ab\u00a0Very proud. Tears watching the hug.\u00a0\u00bb
The International Tennis Federation released this statement Monday:
\u00ab\u00a0Carlos Ramos is one of the most experienced and respected umpires in tennis. Mr. Ramos’ decisions were in accordance with the relevant rules and were re-affirmed by the US Open’s decision to fine Serena Williams for the three offenses.
\u00ab\u00a0It is understandable that this high profile and regrettable incident should provoke debate. At the same time, it is important to remember that Mr. Ramos undertook his duties as an official according to the relevant rule book and acted at all times with professionalism and integrity.\u00a0\u00bb<\/p>\n

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