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Carlos Ramos is a retired Portuguese tennis umpire who chaired finals at all four Grand Slams and the Olympics. He is known for his strict adherence to rules and for penalizing several high-profile players, such as Serena Williams in 2018.
Apr 10, 2023 · The Portuguese official, who officiated 10 Grand Slam finals and the 2018 US Open controversy, ended his 32-year career with a standing ovation. He thanked tennis, Portugal and his friends for his journey in the sport.
CARLOS Ramos, the tennis official at the centre of the Serena Williams sexism storm, has defended his actions in the US Open final. The experienced Portuguese official found himself at the centre ...
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Sep 10, 2018 · How did umpire Carlos Ramos penalize Serena Williams for coaching, racket abuse, and verbal abuse during the US Open final? Was he biased or fair? How did the incident spark a debate about sexism and double standards in tennis?
- Alex Abad-Santos
- Wimbledon 2018: Novak Djokovic
- French Open 2017: Rafael Nadal
- French Open 2016: Venus Williams
Earlier this season, Ramos was the umpire in a match between the Serbian superstar and opponent Kei Nishikori. Ramos cited Djokovic for two violations during the match, the first of which coming when Djokovic hit his racquet against the ground. Ramos reportedly said that he damaged the famed grass court used in the British tournament, and Djokovic ...
Another male tennis star who has publicly criticized Ramos was Rafael Nadal, this time at Roland-Garros. Nadal had been issued two warnings for taking too much time during the crossovers in the game when players take a brief break while switching sides of the court. "I say it with sadness, but he is an umpire who scrutinizes me more and who fixates...
Even though Serena Williams’ squabble with Ramos is the one garnering headlines now, her older sister Venus Williams made a similar complaint against Ramos back in 2016. Like Serena Williams, Venus Williams was cited by Ramos for a coaching violation during the 2016 French Open. Venus Williams responded indignantly, saying: "Honestly, I’m 36 years ...
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- Meghan Keneally
Sep 12, 2018 · Tennis.com columnist Steve Flink defends umpire Carlos Ramos for his decisions in Serena Williams' final loss to Naomi Osaka at the 2018 US Open. He argues that Ramos was within his rights to penalize Williams for coaching, racket abuse and verbal abuse.
Aug 16, 2019 · Nearly a year ago, the tennis umpire Carlos Ramos and Serena Williams clashed during her loss to Naomi Osaka in the women’s final of the 2018 United States Open. Ramos has yet to work another...