Serena Williams - Heroine Or Villain ?

[Jaidyn]

After her ‘performance ‘ tonight how should history recall Serena Williams
I for one , although admiring her tennis skills and power am fed up and embarrassed by her tantrums and sulks - and then trying to justify her actions by saying it’s all about her gender !
I have always thought she was not a genuine person , I much prefer her sister Venus , perhaps less skilled but seemingly gracious even in defeat

[waterboatman]

She didn't exactly cover herself in glory did she. disgraceful behaviour.

[bodeker]

While I acknowledge she is a great player I have never warmed towards her and her behaviour was bad in this last match. Shouting at the referee like that was out of order . Wonder if she will get fined for this ?

[LadyCG]

She behaved like a spoilt child. It was embarrassing to watch.

[Rockrose]

And yet when a male player in the 70/80s behaved the same he is remembered with fondness.

[waterboatman]

Not by me he's not!

[Rockrose]

OK

[murraymints]

Diva with ego... never liked her..

[waterboatman]

Nor me.

[Neveracrossword]

Serena got a massive fine -and was put on some form of probation - when she had a similar meltdown in the US Open semi-final a few years ago. She's not what I'd call a good example, to anyone!

[murraymints]

Time to go !

[waterboatman]

I agree. Too big for her boots.

[Rockrose]

Time to go?
Are you for real?
Boris Becker, John M, Bjorn Borg even the sainted Andy Murray has had melt downs and there has never been a call for them to go.
I think it is pretty obvious what the issue is here.

[murraymints]

If she can't deal with criticism and acts so unprofessional ...then go...the issue is she thinks she's above the pack and her attitude on and off the court stinks

[waterboatman]

Exactly.

[Cloverjo]

She was very gracious to her opponent after the match. I didn't like her behaviour during the match, but I've seen much worse from other players - mostly men it has to be said - and they weren't penalised.

[Rockrose]

You are right clovers as I pointed out earlier the men do worse and get looked upon with fondness or its said he’s just passionate about the game. A woman does it and it’s time for her to go!!

[LadyCG]

Where has anyone heaped praise on a male player on this thread? You need to stop your crazy ranting, RR.

I don't remember the male players of yesteryear as, being young in the 80s, I wasn't remotely interested in Tennis - and I'm still not now. However I saw footage of Williams' indignant shrieking at the Official on the news and I thought her behaviour was bad. There's no double standards or racism going on. Please go and take a lie down!

[Cloverjo]

No one mentioned racism. Williams did mention sexism though, during one of her rants.

[LadyCG]

But why bring that into this thread?

This thread is about Serena Williams. RR is just attacking the same posters. This is a pattern of behaviour that many have witnessed.