'Worst I've ever seen' - Reaction to Serena Williams v umpire Carlos Ramos controversy

Social media was abuzz after the huge controversy involving a coaching violation and a docked game which left Serena Williams furious and in tears as Naomi Osaka won the US Open final 6-2 6-4.

Portuguese chair umpire Carlos Ramos sent Williams into a rage when he handed the 23-time Grand Slam champion a code violation in the second game of the second set after he spotted Mouratoglou making hand signals from the player's box.

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The reaction was split with some feeling as though Ramos was harsh on Williams, while others believed the 36-year-old's conduct was inexcusable.

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Social media was full of strong opinions and few half-measures...

(Roddick did then disagree with himself...)

Quite unbelievable.

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