Serena Williams & the Silencing of Women

[Pachamama]

4. +1000

I am a woman and was an athlete in college and worked for many years in the tennis industry for IMG working with professional mens and womens tennis and events. I know the players, the officials, the coaches, the sponsors etc...Yes there is sexism and inequality. Saturday and what transpired between Serena and chair umpire was not the example of that.

I completely disagree with the analysis and the supporters of Serena calling this a case of sexism.

I agree with what you said above. Adhere to the rules and work on changing rules to be equal. Throwing tantrums on the court (male or female players) is not the way to do it.

The whole situation is being overblown and this was definitely not the moment or example needed to "change the rules" in the fight for equality. I was embarrassed by what Serena did and think this will not do anything to "help women in sports or equality". I definitely don't consider her behavior a role model of anyone, male or female.