Serena Williams has often spoken about the challenges of being a person of color in a predominantly ‘white’ sport. It was a tough experience for her at times.
Biases exist everywhere, and everyone grows up with them, consciously or unconsciously. Overcoming biases requires effort and life experience, which most people gradually acquire as they mature.
Serena Williams faced difficulties as a person of color in tennis, with her accomplishments often being downplayed. Her fans are familiar with the Indian Wells incident, which led her to boycott the event for a significant period.
In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Serena discussed her challenges as a black woman in tennis. She acknowledged being judged more harshly than others, while also recognizing her own faults on the court.
“Oh gosh, especially me in tennis—and I get into that in a different story, but [that project is coming in a few years. But I was judged way more harshly than people that wave done the same [thing].”
Serena Williams’ achievements are now widely recognized, with many agreeing that she is the greatest female player the sport has ever seen. Her journey to becoming beloved by fans was not always smooth, but she earned it through hard work.
“Listen, I’m not a saint on the court. I’m the first to admit I’m the most psycho person on the court. I’m crazy, and I probably deserved a lot of that. But in the sport, I think that’s a bit much, when you think about it.”
Serena played her game and emerged victorious. She overcame biases and solidified her status as the greatest of all time, among numerous other accomplishments.
