Serena Williams’ Second Try: ‘I want to sincerely apologize’

billp, the key here is that it was a “2nd” attempt and only comes after near universal disapproval of what she did and no acceptance of her 1st, half hearted apology.

I agree with you, JR. This is totally about the PR. I don’t believe for a minute that she is truly sorry. In fact, I don’t think she believes she did anything wrong. Some wackado’s are calling for a permanent ban from the sport, which is ridiculous, but I do think she should be fined HEAVILY, not the pocket changes she’s already been fined, and that she should be banned from next year’s US Open. Again, her apology didn’t have any ring of sincerity to it.

I was being sarcastic when I said her sincerity in the 2nd apology was touching. It’s clear to me that she didn’t mean it at all.

She probably saw the replay and realized the line judge was right! I’d say she is probably more than a little embarrassed, but it’s over. Let her move on.

Let her move on! She was emotionally caught up in the moment. She seems like a genuinely nice person to me.

Be serious!!This behavior is inexcusable!! If you’re upset with a call, you don’t behave like a threatening savage.No one has the right EVER to physically or verbally threaten someone else. Serena is disgracefully WRONG and should be suspended!!!! A fine of $10,000 is like $10.00 to her. This would never have been permitted in the past. It is totally and fully unacceptable and WE should not accept behavior like this EVER!!!

Unbelievable, this country is so tolerent of poorly poised professionals,
These so called sports stars have the audacity to “lead by example” what a crock of P R. Its about time the people take back dignity and integrity in all arenas of professionalism. If it were an average individual, they would have been thrown out. Money, Power and Greed, are never a equal playing field. take your shot !

everyone get a grip. everyone has lost their temper before. no person is perfect. the only perfect person I know about was Jesus Christ and he no longer walks this earth. The call was incorrect and she lost the match. They wanted Clisjter or however you spell her name to win. Clearly people aren’t looking at the whole picture. Think about what the Williams Sisters have done for the sport of tennis. Weigh the pros and cons and you have your answer. Everyone on here grow up. And the 50 year old man who said he would lose his job. Trust me I work in corporate America and saw someone first hand have a break down and they didn’t get fired or fined. They got a warning. I’m so sick of these blogs and people whinning about what she did. Suck it up and move on. If you don’t like her don’t watch. But, I’m sure more people will be watching her play than won’t. You go play a sport and see how it is in the heat of the moment. Most of you all commenting have never played a sport let alone PROFESSIONAL sport in their life. She is the best tennis player in the world. You see they had to cheat her out the tournament and now they want to ban her. What a bunch of bull. But, the masses are ignorant so I expect nothing less from you all. Good day.

Serena is a phoney. When she wins, she thanks her Lord God Jehovah. When she gets called for a foot fault, she tells the line judge that she wants to shove the ——- ball down her ——- throat. The only reason that she’s sorry is because it’s going to cost her out of her pocket. I won’t root for her.

By her apologizing just shows she is not just the best tennis player, but also a great person. The truth is they should have made everyone else befor do the same thing, but skin color plays alot, still in this world, people should see how racism still does exist. WHAT ABOUT THE LING JUDGE APOLOGIZE FOR CALLING OUT THE WRONG CALL NOW HA?

This was really excessive bad behavior, and one of the reasons I have totally turned against all forms of professional sports.
There is no sportsmanship. Just greed.

Serena’s reaction was purely instinctive – I mean who wouldn’t get angry on such a crucial point in the match for a foot fault call that essentially resulted in a point for her opponent. Perhaps her reaction was too harsh, but she was under a lot of pressure and I’m sure she was not thinking properly over what she though was a crazy call. The line call was most likely wrong based on replays. I feel bad for the line caller as she probably did feel threatened, but Serena got way too harsh of a punishment for something that was purely instinctive. I suppose rules are rules, but that was the most important point of the match. It’s not entirely fair for the fans and even Clisjters that she had to win under those circumstances. I thought Serena showed class in the end by informing Clisjters she won and thought it was strange the umpire and the official didn’t inform her. I’m sure the crowd wanted an explanation. Perhaps there should be better protocal. I think Serena did her apologizing and people need to move on.
By the way Federer also cursed the empire at one point during his Final lost to Juan Martin Del Potro, but did he get a warning? I really want to know the answer to that one. Perhaps he didn’t have the same degree of a tirade as Serena, but a curse is a curse.

it a double standered they say women have to act a good way. but its ok because its sernia

I think she is a good person for apologizing it takes alot to admit you are wrong. I think people should take that into consideration. I think she should have been suspended or something not fines that outrageous amount of money.