Naomi Osaka sets records after beating Serena Williams to win the 2018 US Open title

Naomi Osaka claimed her maiden grand slam title in truly extraordinary circumstances at the US Open, as a furious Serena Williams became embroiled in a stunning row with umpire Carlos Ramos.

The ice-cool Osaka triumphed 6-2 6-4 at Flushing Meadows to become Japan’s first grand slam singles champion, yet that immense achievement was overshadowed by sensational scenes of anger on the other side of the net.

Six-time US Open winner Williams, who remains one short of Margaret Court’s record haul of 24 major singles titles, was initially disgusted after receiving a coaching violation from the umpire during the second set.

Williams was later handed a point penalty for smashing her racquet and was then docked a game after continuing her protests at Ramos, seemingly calling the official a “thief”.

To her immense credit, Osaka held her nerve among the chaos to claim victory, after Williams had remonstrated emotionally with the tournament referee, insisting she had been unfairly treated.

. @Naomi_Osaka_ is the @usopen champion!

Defeats Serena Williams 6-2, 6-4! pic.twitter.com/y67H1h06jB

— WTA (@WTA) September 8, 2018