Djokovic has sympathy for Serena, but does not see double standards in tennis

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Novak Djokovic believes Serena Williams was harshly penalised by umpire Carlos Ramos in the women's US Open final, but does not agree with the suggestion there are double standards regarding how male and female players are treated. After claiming the men's singles title at Flushing Meadows with a straight-sets win over Juan Martin Del Potro, Djokovic was asked for his opinion on Williams' remarkable row with Ramos during her defeat to Naomi Osaka on Saturday. After receiving three code violations – culminating in a game penalty – from Ramos, Williams alleged she had been the victim of sexism and received support on Sunday from WTA CEO Steve Simon.

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