Tennis umpires consider forming union following Serena Williams storm

• Anger amongst officials over lack of support for Carlos Ramos
• ITF took almost 48 hours to defend women’s final umpire

Top tennis umpires are considering forming a union because they believe Carlos Ramos was “hung out to dry” by the authorities during and after the US Open women’s final despite upholding the rules in sanctioning Serena Williams.

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