Serena Williams Wants To Hug Berated Judge
By:Radar Staff
Sept. 15 2009, Published 2:20 p.m. ET
Tennis player Serena Williams spoke out on Good Morning America Tuesday, regarding her weekend screaming match with a line judge at the US Open.
"As a competitor and as someone who is really passionate about her work, I just got a little bit overexcited, I think," Williams said.
Click here to see Serena's shocking meltdown on the court.
While she chalks up the entire scenario to her passion for the game, she does express remorse for the judge's hurt feelings.
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"I felt like I wanted to give her a big hug," Serena said.
See more of Williams' comments in the clip above!