Read this on the US open website:

US Open Tournament Referee statement regarding fine for Serena Williams
Sunday, September 13, 2009

Pursuant to the Grand Slam Rule Book, the maximum permissible on-site fine of $10,000 has been levied for Unsportsmanlike Conduct against Serena Williams for her on-court behavior during the women’s singles semifinal match against Kim Clijsters on Saturday, September 12, 2009.

Ms. Williams also will be fined $500 for racquet abuse which took place at the end of the first set of the same match. In total, Ms. Williams’ on-site fine is $10,500.

The Grand Slam Rule Book also allows for an investigation to be conducted by the Grand Slam Committee Administrator to determine if the behavior of Ms. Williams warrants consideration as a Major Offence for which additional penalties can be imposed. This investigation has now begun.




MY COMMENT:
I feel sorry for Serena. How on earth is someone with all her millions in the bank going to come up with $10,500 to pay the fine.She'll have to miss lunch or go without one of her basketball hugging mini skirts or miss her appointment with the hairdressers.

So I would like to donate my $50 for Post of the week to Serena Williams
and if she manages to attract any other financial benefactors then she can ease the terrible burden of her fine

Thankyou