By Lauren Lynch         Photo Credit: momovieman, Natasha Peterson/ Corleve

(September 27, 2011) The US Open collected $51,100 in violations of conduct and there has been a lot of controversy regarding the $2,000 Serena Williams was fined. Fellow American Jimmy Connors stood up as one of few to support her actions at Flushing Meadows that involved hindering Stosur’s play and insulting chair umpire Eva Aderaski.

The legend won five US Open titles and questioned the incident asking, "Was it that terrible? If that’s terrible, then me and John McEnroe wouldn’t have been in the game very long. We clashed on every point, and sometimes it was pure pandemonium. But fans loved it."

Connors was infamous (or famous as some say) for his heated conduct on court. At one time he called an official an “abortion,” twice at the US Open in 1991. He believed that the crowd was wanting some more excitement and to see Williams get pumped up.

"That crowd of 25,000 was begging for something to happen in that match, and at that moment, they got loud and behind Serena."

Connors referred to the heat of the moment adding to the match and Williams confirmed saying to the media after the match, "I don't even remember what I said. It was just so intense out there. ... I guess I'll see it on YouTube."

Williams has not officially apologized to Aderaski similar to how Connors would not apologize for something he did not agree with. Both the USTA and Williams have received criticism around the violation-decision.