Billie Jean King: "Thank you Serena Williams for calling out double standard-More voices needed..."

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71. Serena Was WRONG, Period

I can't believe some of the posts here that are defending Serena. I also can't believe the panel on "A.M. Joy" who obviously know nothing about tennis.

I have played and watched tennis since the John McEnroe days of throwing racquets and yelling at umpires.

Things were getting so bad in the seventies that the powers that be decided to crack down on bad behavior on the court (including coaching from the stands).

I am so pissed at Serena.

Let me make it clear that I think Serena is not only the greatest women's tennis player in history. But possibly the greatest athlete in history.

Serena Williams acts like the most entitled person on earth. She is beginning to believe the opinion that she is the greatest and is entitled to break the rules (like threatening the life of a lines person a few years back).

Serena and her team broke the rules... It is that simple. Gone are the days where you can insult an umpire or throw a racquet without penalty.
Imagine if Osaka had done what Serena had done. Do you think she would have gotten away with it. I think not. But because she is Serena.... I might add that any male player would have suffered the same penalties.

Serena wasn't even penalized for a time delay during her tirade.

She demanded an apology because she felt like her character was questioned. I have no idea what she is talking about. In fact, Serena questioned the umpires character by calling him a liar.

Then... Realizing she made a fool of herself, she flips a switch and acts all gracious. I've seen this from her before and I don't buy it.

My heart goes out to Osaka. This should have been all about her. Instead Serena stole her thunder. Osaka came out and shocked Serena in the first set and Serena couldn't handle it.

Serena you may very well be the greatest to have ever played the game, but sometimes your attitude and sense of entitlement do not serve you well.