When discussing my future career during my childhood, a common theme was the suggestion to “Make sure you study your math and science. That’s how you’re going to make money.”

This weekend, Serena Williams, who is undoubtedly one of the most famed and successful athletes in the world, lost in the U.S. Women’s Open Championship to Naomi Osaka. This loss, a product of Williams’ third code violation, was handed to her by the chair umpire, Carlos Ramos.