I have to say enough is enough with the venom being spewed toward one of the greatest athletes you will ever see Serena Williams. I won't even go into what's been said about her shape but its insulting that one of the best tennis players ever has to constantly defend her physique, off court interests, and style.
As a man who grew up in late 70s and early 80s I saw some tennis players of color who were making strides thanks to Arthur Ashe and Althea Gibson who each endured all types of hell due to the color of their skin. I am sure both of them would give thanks to those who paved the way for them to even play USTA and WTA events.
What really bothers me is Serena and Venus catch heat for not being the norm whether its where they are from Compton, Ca or their body types or how they stuck by one another when most of the tour players wanted nothing to do with them during their early years on the tour.
Serena has won 36 grand slam titles (Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles) in her career while being a role model to young women in addition to inspiring people of color around the world. Her body shape is beautiful its not the tennis norm so what its hers so why are you so worried about it. She handles herself with the style and grace likened to what tennis etiquette is suppose to be. Her outburst at the US Open a few years ago was not a good look for her but was no different then Connors or McEnroe yet she was vilified.
I will end with this Serena is a winner which should motivate us all to win at what is we do which includes respecting each other no matter color,gender, body type, or sexual orientation.
Serena keep on keeping on!!!
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