On Monday morning Serena Williams finally apologized to her fans and the line judge she threatened to kill during her 6-4, 7-5 semifinal loss to Kim Clijsters at the US Open.

“I want to sincerely apologize FIRST to the lines woman, Kim Clijsters, the USTA and mostly tennis fans everywhere for my inappropriate outburst,” Williams said. It was released by the U.S. Tennis Association about a half-hour before Williams and her sister, Venus, played in the women’s doubles final, which they won for their 10th Grand Slam title as a team.

“I’m a woman of great pride, faith and integrity, and I admit when I’m wrong,” she continued. “I need to make it clear to all young people that I handled myself inappropriately and it’s not the way to act — win or lose, good call or bad call in any sport, in any manner. I like to lead by example. We all learn from experiences both good and bad, I will learn and grow from this, and be a better person as a result.”

Williams was fined $10,000 for her actions and she still faces additinal fines and suspensions.