Snubbed Austrian Dominic Thiem unloads on Serena Williams

The bubbling dispute between the GOAT of women’s tennis and one of the leading stars in the men’s game has intensified.

Serena Williams reacts during her defeat to Sofia Kenin. Picture: AFP

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Dominic Thiem has savaged Serena Williams, accusing the American of showing a “bad personality” after he was dumped from a French Open media conference to accommodate the grand slam diva.

Thiem was speaking with the media following victory against Pablo Cuevas on Saturday when he was told to vacate the press room to make way for Williams, who had just lost to Sofia Kenin.

"Actually, I wasn’t angry or frustrated. Maybe for a couple of minutes or so. It is just the principle," he told Eurosport Germany.

"It doesn’t matter, if it is me who sits in there. I still made a wrong statement. I said that I am not a junior anymore. But even if a junior is in there, every player has to wait.

“It also shows a bad personality in my opinion. I am 100 per cent sure (Roger) Federer or (Rafael) Nadal would never do something like that."

Austria's Dominic Thiem was not impressed with Williams’ demands. Picture: AFP

Preparing to tackle Gael Monfils in the fourth round, Thiem was supported by Boris Becker.

“If Dominic Thiem is giving an interviews, other players — and that includes Serena Williams — must wait,” he said.

“It was very unfortunate and awkward for the tournament.”