US Open organizers review potential fines for Serena and Venus Williams
Yahoo Entertainment • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 9:26 AM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026

US Open organizers are determining if Serena and Venus Williams will face financial penalties after skipping mandatory press conferences. The sisters missed their media obligations following a doubles loss at the tournament in New York. Tournament rules require players to attend media sessions after matches, and officials are currently assessing whether to enforce a fine. The potential penalty for the violation is reported to be $138,000. Similar issues regarding media attendance have occurred previously, with Serena Williams also skipping press duties at Wimbledon. The organization is now finalizing its decision regarding the breach of protocol.
- •Serena and Venus Williams missed mandatory post-match press conferences in New York.
- •Tournament organizers are evaluating whether to issue a $138,000 fine for the breach.
- •Media attendance is a requirement under US Open tournament rules.
- •Serena Williams previously skipped press obligations at Wimbledon.
- 9:26 AMYahoo Entertainment — US Open makes decision on $138k fine for Williams sisters after rule breach - Yahoo News Australia
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