US Open: Japan's Naomi Osaka wins women's final after Serena calls umpire 'thief'
Naomi Osaka
Williams had a second set meltdown. She was enraged by umpire Carlos Ramos's warning for receiving coaching from her box. She tearfully accused him of being a 'thief' and demanded an apology from the officials.
Japan'sNaomi Osaka has defeated Serena Williams6-2, 6-4in the women's final of the US Open to win her maiden Grand Slam title.
Osakaheld serve attheArthur Ashe Stadiumto seal a historic win. The 20-year-old scripted history as shebecame the first Japanese woman to win a Grand Slam title on Saturday.
She had marked her first career win at Indian Wells earlier this year.
Meanwhile, her idol Serena Williams imploded in the face of a code violation from the chair umpire on Saturday.
Williams had asecond-set outburst and ensuing meltdown after she was enraged by a warning from umpire Carlos Ramos' for receiving coaching from her box.
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She tearfully accused him of being a "thief" and demanded an apology from the officials.
Osakadisplayed stellar performanceandremarkable poise throughout the game.
While, Williams, seeking a first Grand Slam title since the birth of her daughter Olympia on September 1 2017, was denied a 24th Grand Slam title that would have matched Margaret Court's all-time record.
As the pro-Williams crowed booed the announcers at the trophy presentation, Osaka was tearing up herself, but Williams urged the spectators to show the young champion respect.
"She played well," Williams said, pausing to compose herself. "This is her first Grand Slam. "I know you guys were here rooting, but let's make this the best moment we can. Let's give everyone the credit where credit is due. Let's not boo any more. Congratulations Naomi."