Tennis Umpires Reportedly Consider Boycotting Serena Williams' Matches Serena Williams' recent behavior at the loss of the U.S. Open has tennis umpires upset. Williams, who was free to speak her mind after the match, accused chair umpire Carlos Ramos of sexism and being a "thief." Tennis umpires, on the other hand, are not allowed to talk to the media in defense of their actions. The International Tennis Federation came to Ramos's defense, saying that his "decisions were in accordance with the relevant rules." However, many of Ramos's colleagues feel that the sport's governing body was too slow to defend the situation. As a result, some of the umpires feel that Ramos was "hung out to dry" and that "no one is standing up for officials," according to 'The Guardian.' Richard Ings, retired umpire, to ESPN In addition to reportedly considering a boycott, top umpires are also considering the formation of a union, according to 'The Guardian.'
