Three characteristics in play: (1) gender--men aren't treated this way, (2) motherhood-- I teach my daughter the difference between right and wrong, and, (3) potentially race-- this happens to me every year at this tournament.
How the country responds to this through the media will say a lot about the country and these issues.
Oh, imo Serena's record and performance indicate that she is the women's GOAT. However, the young woman who beat her last night played with skill and steely determination such as I have never seen in women's tennis.