Lying and fabricating’ – Serena Williams slammed opponent for controversial French Open incident

Serena Williams Once Dominated Tennis—Until Controversy Struck at the French Open

At the turn of the 21st century, Serena Williams was nearly unstoppable on the tennis court. Her incredible run of victories — including the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open in 2002 — marked the beginning of a dominant era for the American legend.

Her winning streak didn’t stop there. In 2003, Williams captured the Australian Open title, giving her four consecutive Grand Slam wins, though not in the same calendar year. The feat became famously known as the “Serena Slam.”

With that momentum, Williams returned to the French Open that year as the reigning champion. Fans and analysts alike believed she was well on her way to securing a fifth major title in a row. Her early performance at Roland Garros didn’t disappoint — she cruised through the first rounds without dropping a set. She defeated Barbara Rittner, Marie-Gaiane Mikaelian, Barbara Schett, Ai Sugiyama, and Amelie Mauresmo all in straight sets on the Parisian clay courts.

At this point, Serena looked unbeatable.

But her run soon hit a dramatic and controversial roadblock. The tournament, already packed with excitement, took a surprising turn when Serena found herself in the middle of a heated match involving questionable calls and heated emotions. While Serena had previously handled pressure with her usual poise, this time, the controversy was too big to ignore.

She later accused her opponent of “lying and fabricating” during the match — strong words that highlighted just how deeply she felt wronged. The details of the dispute stirred a media frenzy, and the match became one of the most talked-about moments of the tournament.

It was one of the rare times when off-court drama overshadowed Serena’s on-court brilliance. In a career filled with historic wins and jaw-dropping performances, this incident reminded the world that even the greatest athletes can be tripped up — not by talent or effort — but by human conflict and questionable decisions.

Despite the controversy, Serena Williams continued to shape tennis history for many more years. Her achievements, resilience, and unmatched power kept her at the top of the sport long after that French Open clash. Still, the incident remains a moment in time when even the fiercest champion faced unexpected adversity.