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I am not a big time tennis fan I will admit. Since they were young teenagers I only watched tennis when Venus and Serena Williams where playing. Just like I am not a big golf fan but I watched when Tiger Woods is playing.

Of course if you are a sports fan, the William sisters have dominated female tennis. Setting all time records along the way. Richard Williams their father did a great job in bringing up and training this girls coming up from Compton, Ca. He also told his girls coming up and playing in a “white” sport to be aware of the R word…racism.

And of course Venus and Serena have had to deal with racism all their career. Sad to say this but it is true. Fans calling them “niggas” and “monkeys” and “gorillas” etc. Very very sad folks.

But despite the racism, Venus and Serena kept their heads up and continued to dominate female tennis. And earn millions of dollars and because tremendous role models for young African American girls. You know they are superstars when you can just say Venus or Serena instead of their whole names.

Sorry I am not going to lie and I know I will get beat up for this BUT knowing where Serena came from, Compton, Ca..I was very very disappointed that she married a white fella. I wish she could have married a black fella But she can love who she wants right? And I think Venus boyfriend is a white fella. Oh well.

Anyway what happened to Serena at the US Open was just wrong and sorry to say it was racism. Serena has fought back to be a contender again after having a baby. She is one of the greatest female sports stars of all time.

I am reading all the feedback about the incident, negative and positive about how Serena handled the situation. It is amazing how folks talk negative about Serena. They do not walk in her shoes or sister Venus shoes and all the racism they have had to deal with since their father Richard trained his girls to be tennis players.

Like I have said, I feel so sorry for Naomi Osaka. Last weekend she beat her tennis idol. And it was covered over because of the incident. The young lady is only 20 years old. She has a long career ahead of her. I wish her the best and I hope she has many many more wins. Watching the young lady cry after getting her US Open trophy and huge check made me cry.

So what will happen to Serena next? How will she handle things in the future? She got fined $17,000 for her actions at the US Open. Wow!! That is like a penny in her couch!! She is a multi-millionaire. The question is how will umps treat Serena as well as Venus in the future. We will see readers.

Comments: gcurvey@yahoo.com