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Controversy has struck at this year's US Open. Naomi Osaka won her first Grand Slam title, defeating Serena Williams in straight sets, 6-2, 6-4. However, after an incredibly strong first set from the 20-year-old, Williams received three code violations from umpire Carlos Ramos in the middle of the second set.

First, her coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, was seen coaching her from the stands. The former world No. 1 proceeded to smash her racquet leading to a point deduction. Finally, she berated Ramos by calling him a "thief" and demanding an apology before receiving her third violation and a game deduction, setting Osaka up with a 5-3 lead.

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“I was 100% coaching” says Patrick, Serena’s coach. “Everyone does it, it’s time to to stop the discrimination Rafael’s coach does it all the time and he’s never gotten the violation”#UsOpenFinal #SerenaVsOsaka #SerenaWilliams⁠ ⁠ pic.twitter.com/GSQ2RnN7d2
— Daniel Gonzalez III (@TheThirdDanielG) September 8, 2018

Many are on her side, including Billie Jean King.

(1/2) Several things went very wrong during the @usopen Women’s Finals today. Coaching on every point should be allowed in tennis. It isn’t, and as a result, a player was penalized for the actions of her coach. This should not happen.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 9, 2018

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(2/2) When a woman is emotional, she’s “hysterical” and she’s penalized for it. When a man does the same, he’s “outspoken” & and there are no repercussions. Thank you, @serenawilliams, for calling out this double standard. More voices are needed to do the same.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 9, 2018

Never change @serenawilliams - it’s your passion & fire that makes you the G.O.A.T. pic.twitter.com/vW65GRw6Tz
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 9, 2018

What a match! Congrats @Naomi_Osaka_ on your win and making history today! And @serenawilliams you powerhouse - thank you for standing up for women everywhere. #USOpen #UsOpenFinal pic.twitter.com/pfzrM95KTX
— Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) September 9, 2018

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.@SerenaWilliams, you have changed the world for the better. That’s worth more than a match to me. Congratulations, @Naomi_Osaka_ on your groundbreaking win.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) September 9, 2018

There are others that believe the three violations were completely justified, and that, even without them, Osaka would have won anyway.

Absolutely. She was in position to win before the game penalty. Couldn’t be more impressed by her. https://t.co/QX0xvs3Ftz
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) September 8, 2018

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Emotional first take by me. common sense should’ve prevailed in my opinion. He’s within his power to make that call. I’ve seen an umpire borderline coach a player up,and another dock a game for being called a thief in same tourney. There needs to be some continuity in the future https://t.co/T5oI1M0Cu7
— andyroddick (@andyroddick) September 8, 2018

How can anyone dispute Serena Williams getting a third penalty given these comments. In addition to her coach admitting coaching. Are you serious?! “You’ll never work another one of my matches.” Unsportsmanlike conduct. https://t.co/l2JO1VEjSN
— Britt McHenry (@BrittMcHenry) September 8, 2018

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Serena Williams is the greatest tennis player I have ever seen.

But facts are facts. She got coached, coach admitted it. She broke her racket. Those are the rules.

Can we now focus that Naomi Osaka became the first Haitian-Japanese US open winner? This is the story.
— Danny Deraney (@DannyDeraney) September 9, 2018

Tennis Channel had a lot to say when all was said and done about the controversy, sure, but also about Osaka's play:

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In the end, it's the score that matters, and Osaka not only won her first Grand Slam title, but also became the first Japanese player to ever win a Major. Despite the tears, all that matters in the history books is that she won.

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