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In reply to the discussion: Every Serena Williams win comes with a side of disgusting racism and sexism [View all]Cracklin Charlie
(12,904 posts)45. I saw a clip of Victoria Azarenka practicing
No shrieking. None.
If she, or Maria, don't have to shriek at practice...they don't have to shriek during a match. They should be penalized.
Grunting is not the same as shrieking. And I think some of the newer technology on the court picks up some of those sounds that really do just naturally come out, when Stan hits a 97 mph backhand down the line.
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Every Serena Williams win comes with a side of disgusting racism and sexism [View all]
oberliner
Jun 2015
OP
I bet Serena Williams knows how to ignore all this and concentrate on her actual life. (nt)
enough
Jun 2015
#4
Why would VauxNews give these racist trolls a platform to spread their filth?
LittleBlue
Jun 2015
#10
I bet most men that call her "manly" are jealous that she's stronger and more athletic than they are
Lizzie Poppet
Jun 2015
#12
Fortunately it says everything about the sad little hater racists and nothing about Serena
Cha
Jun 2015
#18
Bingo! She's beautiful and talented. Those assholes can't take that away from her.
valerief
Jun 2015
#19