Source: AP / ESPN New York – Serena Williams was fined $2,000 by the U.S. Open on Monday for berating the chair umpire during the women's singles championship match. Tournament referee Brian Earley issued his ruling a day after Williams was cited by chair umpire Eva Asderaki for a code violation for verbal abuse during a 6-2, 6-3 loss to Samantha Stosur at Flushing Meadows. A statement issued by the U.S. Tennis Association said the fine "is consistent with similar [...]