I actually heard that Serena is wanting to develop a Bad Girl image, and hence the lack of genuine apology or taking responsibility after this incident.

I LOVE tennis. I watch the majors in a frighteningly obsessive manner. I saw this match and was absolutely blown away she had the lack of presence to so blatantly go off on (and threaten) someone who was so obviously just doing her job. It was beyond out of character, it was weird. I also agree about racism being a huge problem in tennis, and golf, but if any player did anything remotely like what she did, they would definitely be expecting exactly what she received.

Does anyone remember when Serena was on the receiving end of some really, really bad calls? I think it was the U.S. Open, or the French Open semis or finals maybe five years ago, and she lost the match after having been given a few very, very bad calls--I think there was at least one incident when the umpire over ruled the line judge, and she was clearly wrong to do so. Serena was remarkably composed during that incident, and it also clearly cost her the title.