From Grand Slam rulebook:
"For the purposes of this Rule, verbal abuse is defined as a statement about an official, opponent, sponsor, spectator or other person that implies dishonesty or is derogatory, insulting or otherwise abusive."
So "liar" and "thief" would 100% qualify.
Today reminds us that this country will never fully accept black people being angry in public. If it canโt even accept it from black athletes, whether on the sidelines or in the heat of competition, the rest of us have no chance.
@CrowBro@MardyFish@TaylorTwellman But john McEnroe... conner..etc....should have made this stand long ago...๐ let's do it now when Serena does it...hmmmm