Serena Williams / Venus Williams

[Dromond]

I looked for an old thread to revive, there wasn't one... I hoped there was since some older posts over the years would have been insightful.

Jason Whitlock, Foxsports writer has written a very interesting article. It may be sexist, probably is a little at least. I would like to hear from the female fans here on the 'watch... (everyone welcome, of course) I personally think it is dead on the money, just a bit controversial.

Basically, he calls Serena a slacker!

Here it is:
msn.foxsports.com/tennis/story/9757816/Serena-could-be-the-best-ever-but-...

I never considered such a thing, but having read Whitlock for years now, and sort of following the Williams' through the years as well... I think this article has merit.

Or is it just hateful? Help me with this.

[Menolly]

*shrug*

In my opinion, it doesn't matter.

If she is happy with where she is at and what she can accomplish without following an all-out training regimen, who are we to judge? If she doesn't desire role model stature, it is her choice to not grasp after it.

[Dromond]

agreed. but the article states her unhappiness with not being accorded such status.
That's why I say the article is really good.

[Earthfriend]

Forgive me, but was Whitlock watching a different tournament than I? Serena did just completely smash the best tennis players in the world to win Wimbledon, right? What else does this guy want? I mean, what is it to him if she doesn't like to follow a diet or train like a banshee?

Admittedly, Serena mightn't play politics as well as her sister - witness Venus' deft handling of questions regarding the women's ranking, as opposed to Serena's sarcastic comments. And that 'Are you looking at my titles?' T-Shirt was, in my opinion, ill considered. But hey, i think Federer wearing clothes with his initials on it is gauche, too.

I wonder if Whitlock has written similar articles about 'over-weight', 'lazy' male sports stars?

[dANdeLION]

I wonder if Whitlock has written similar articles about 'over-weight', 'lazy' male sports stars?

Maybe there's an old one on Agassi before he started focusing on his game. Some athletes don't mature as fast as others; doesn't mean they're lazy.

[jacob Raver, sinTempter]

(tries to clear throat...and mind)