I woke this morning to the news that Niomi Osaka had won her first US Open (and Japans), but that it was mired in controversy.

Apparently Serena had a meltdown that cost her first a warning, then a point, and finally a game, before losing to Osaka.

I feel Serena is mostly at fault here. Her behaviour was pretty grim, even if she was right (which strictly speaking re the coaching claim she was not, as admitted by her coach). 

She has probably ruined Osaka's big moment as a result, something Osaka could feel rightfully aggrieved about. 

I definately understand how easy it is to let your emotions get away with you, I have given away Squash matches over umpiring decisions, but I 100% understand it's MY choice to behave this way, and my decision to let it affect my match ongoing. Sometimes you get calls against you. Sometimes they are wrong, but *I* take responsibility for my decisions and my behaviour and I think Serena should as well. I understand she may need some time to reflect and gather her emotions, but in my view, she owes Osaka an apology and proper and heartfelt congratulations and should make a statement to the effect her behaviour wasn't acceptable.

If she doesn't do this, I will have a lot less respect for her. I would imagine that will be the overall feeling from most fans as well.