Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka 2018 US Open Match
Serena Williams Put Her Tough US Open Loss Aside to Comfort Naomi Osaka: "No More Booing"
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(2/2) When a woman is emotional, she’s “hysterical” and she’s penalized for it. When a man does the same, he’s “outspoken” & and there are no repercussions. Thank you, @serenawilliams, for calling out this double standard. More voices are needed to do the same.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) September 9, 2018
Acclaimed tennis star Billie Jean King weighed in on Twitter, and thanked Serena for addressing the double standard for men and women within the sport. This comes full circle, as the athletes accepted their prizes in the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre in New York.
Ahead, see more powerful shots of Serena and Naomi sharing support, tears, and smiles together. To simply compete is incredible, to do it with such class is extraordinary.