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In reply to the discussion: Billie Jean King: "Thank you Serena Williams for calling out double standard-More voices needed..." [View all]malaise
(269,054 posts)abusing umps. The umpire created this mess. I also don't know how you saw her coach coaching every point, particularly when she is one of the few players who does not have her coach on court. I saw her look at the box one time during the lead up.
The truth is all coaches do it and it's ridiculous to punish players for things coaches do.
Where we agree is that she should not have smashed the racquet or called him a thief although male players do it all the time.
I do notice that the Serena haters are out in numbers.
Does she have a temper and passion for her sport - yep that's why she's the best player of all time with nine more grand slam trophies than every American player, male or female.
On the other hand, I'm old school when it comes to smashing things and abusing officials. I would make my comments after the match. I've never had that sort of passion or desire for winning anything.
Earlier in the tournament Alize Cornet was sanctioned for exposing her sports bra when. She returned from a shower break and realized her jersey was back to front. Male players take off their jerseys with impunity. Further after scoring a World Cup goal, Brandi Chastain took off her jersey to celebrate her goal way back in 1999.
There are different standards for men and women and those condemning the double standards are correct.