Roger Federer's $1,500 Proves That The ATP Fines Are a Joke

After Serena Williams' ghastly threats against a line judge following a foot fault call, most tennis fans thought they had seen the last of the ugly side of tennis. With both finals to come, spectators only wanted to see a great display of sport. They were dead wrong. The women's final saw Kim Clijsters become the first mother to win a Slam since 1980, but the whole evening was a bit too happy as a whole. All smiles from both players, not one angry or upset person in the house. Then came the men's final and Roger Federer gunning for his sixth straight U.S. Open Championship. But once more, one of the game's best players left a black mark on the tournament. Except this time, it was far more unexpected. Federer, who has always been gracious and honorable, lost his composure for the third time this year. Crying like a 16-year-old who didn't get to go to the mall in Melbourne, fine. The man is a competitor and records mean...