Federer's position on the rule in the center of Serena Williams US Open controversy

The epic crisis that plunged the US Open into chaos and has since divided opinion began with a violation of a division rule – coaching.

Serena Williams was raped by the chair referee Carlos Ramos for violation of the rule of training, banned at all Grand Slam tournaments, men and women.

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Williams denied having coached Patrick Mouratoglou, saying it would "lose rather than cheat to win," even though his coach admits he has indeed tried to report it.

Following the controversial final, many suggested that mid-match training should not be illegal anyway, with some saying the rule should be dropped.

But a number of tennis stars, including Roger Federer, have strongly opposed the introduction of coaching at the professional level.

Federer has always been a strong advocate of introducing coaching to ATP since the idea was first launched, saying that tennis "could or should be one of those unique sports in which you do not receive coaching ".

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The Swiss have already said that there is no reason to change the rules, and it is more than comfortable to have his long-time coach, Severin Luthi, in the player's box.

"You can watch your coach for comfort and support," said Federer.

"In my opinion, it will look like an amateur, I hope we will stay away from this idea."

While the training currently has no place in the professional men's game, it is allowed during the women's tour, the Grand Slam events being an exception to the rule.

In women's events outside Grand Slam tournaments, players have the right to call a coach at court once per set during a change, but in the men's game, this does not allow any coaching.

The initial decision to penalize Williams for a violation of training has since been criticized by some players and the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).

But if there was a universal approach to the rule of coaching at all professional levels of the game, the situation might have been completely avoided.

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The WTA has since called for the equal treatment of all tennis players and the introduction of coaching as a result of the US Open finals.

"We also believe that the issue of coaching needs to be addressed and should be allowed throughout the sport," Steve Simon, CEO of WTA, said in a statement.

"The WTA supports coaching through its field coaching rule, but additional exams are needed."

But if Federer does not have many years in his career as a professional player, the 37-year-old does not think he has a place in the game.

"I really do not think it's necessary," said Federer.

"If that happens, it's possible to have finished playing."

Australian Open tournament director Craig Tiley also participated in the tennis coaching debate.

"Sport really has to deal with coaching," he said.

"Are we going to have coaching? Are not we going to have coaching? What will it look like?

"Sport has to come together and solve the problem. Once everything is settled, we do not have the problem.

Serena stunned by her coach's enthusiasm

Serena Williams and her coach Patrick Mouratoglou contradicted themselves by commenting on the training at the US Open final, leaving the tennis champion stunned.

While Mouratoglou told ESPN that he was at least trying to tell Williams the box of coaches, Serena was adamant that she would never do such a thing, saying that cheating is the only thing I have ever done.

The events and arguments and coal that made it a final of the US Open did not start when Serena Williams coach did what she claimed to be an innocent thumb, but the chair umpire interpreted as a useful signal.

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It was the second game of the second run, in a packed Arthur Ashe stadium, and Williams' bid for a 24th Grand Slam title was already very difficult because she was outmatched by the big finalist Naomi Osaka. .

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While Williams was categorical during and after the match, she was never trained. His coach, Patrick Mouratoglou, recognized after the fact that he had tried to report Williams, but he did not think he had seen.

It is true that professional tennis is an open secret that many coaches continue to offer help without any penalty.

"I have never been warned about my coaching career. It's strange to do it in the Grand Slam final, "said Mouratoglou.

"Secondly, we all know coaches coaches every game, all year round, from January 1st to December 31st. We all know it.

When Williams heard his coach accept that he was giving her a form of coaching, she was confused.

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