‘I don’t cheat to win – I’d rather lose’

Serena Williams subjected umpire Carlos Ramos to a tirade of abuse in the US Open final, including:

‘I don’ t cheat to win, I’ d rather lose. I’ m just letting youknow.’ – in response to Ramos warning her for allegedly being coached during the match time I play here I have problems.‘ This is unbelievable. Every my life. I have a daughter and I stand for what’ s right for her. I have never cheated. You owe mean apology .’ – after being docked a point for smashing her racket ‘You will never, ever be on a court of mine as long as you live. You are the liar. When are you going to give me my apology? You owe mean apology. How dare you insinuate stole a point from me– you’re a thief too.’ – during the change of ends ‘Are you kidding me? Are you kidding me? Because I said you were a thief? You stole a point from me. I’ m not a cheater.’ – following a game penalty ‘There are men out there that do a lot worse and because I’m a woman you’ reg on na take this away from me? I get the rules but I’ m just saying it’ s not right. It happens tome at this tournament every single That’ s all I have to say .’ – after demanding to speak to the tournament referee