Tennis Umpires Reportedly <br />Consider Boycotting <br />Serena Williams' Matches Serena Williams' recent <br />behavior at the loss of the <br />U.S. Open has tennis <br />umpires upset. Williams, who was free to speak <br />her mind after the match, accused <br />chair umpire Carlos Ramos of <br />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 <br />came to Ramos's defense, saying that <br />his "decisions were in accordance <br />with the relevant rules." However, many of Ramos's colleagues <br />feel that the sport's governing body was <br />too slow to defend the situation. As a result, some of the umpires feel that <br />Ramos was "hung out to dry" and that <br />"no one is standing up for officials," <br />according to 'The Guardian.' Richard Ings, retired umpire, to ESPN In addition to reportedly considering <br />a boycott, top umpires are also considering the formation of a union, according to 'The Guardian.'
