Backstory

Episode 3

Serena vs. The Umpire

Sun, Aug 18, 201950 mins

What was the story behind Serena Williams' intense clash with chair umpire Carlos Ramos during her loss to Naomi Osaka in the 2018 US Open women's final? Seeking her 24th Grand Slam victory, code violation calls saw Williams given a warning, followed by a point penalty, and then the loss of a game after a heated argument capped by Williams calling Ramos 'a thief'. With boos raining down, play was delayed before Osaka finished off Williams 6-2, 6-4 for her first Grand Slam title. The highly emotional awards ceremony afterward was also marred by boos. This compelling documentary brings together nine months of reporting by investigative journalist Don Van Natta Jr to examine the saga surrounding the much discussed final.