Serena Williams: From Compton To The Pinnacle Of Glory, The Story Of Willpower And Talent Never Ends

Serena Williams‘ journey to becoming a sports icon has not always been easy — including a rough Saturday at the U.S. Open.

The 23-time Grand Slam champion, 36, called out sexism after receiving three violations in the tournament final, which she lost to Naomi Osaka, 20.

Here’s what to know about this weekend’s fraught moment — and Williams’ other career highs and lows.

During the game, Williams was given a violation from chair umpire Carlos Ramos for illegal coaching from her player box in the first set. She told Ramos, “I don’t cheat to win. I’d rather lose.”

Patrick Mouratoglou, Williams’ coach, said later, “I’m honest, I was coaching,” according to CBS Sports. “I don’t think she looked at me so that’s why she didn’t even think I was.”

“But I was like 100 percent of the coaches in 100 percent of the matches, so we have to stop this hypocritical thing,” Mouratoglou reportedly added. “Sascha [Bajin, Osaka’s coach] was coaching every point, too.”

Williams’ second violation was for breaking her racket, according to The Washington Post.