Column: Put this Serena Williams
quote on all the motivational posters.
The world needs to hear it.
Chicago Tribune,
by
Heidi Stevens
Original Article
Posted By: Chris Jr.,
7/11/2019 12:10:55 PM
Who do I contact about getting a whole bunch of motivational posters made?
I found a quote. It’s from Serena Williams. (No surprise.) And I want it to hang in every high school classroom. And college classroom. And workplace break room. Maybe folks will want to hang it in their kitchens too. [Snip] “In the end,” Williams writes in Harper’s Bazaar, “my opponent simply played better than me that day and ended up winning her first Grand Slam title. I could not have been happier for her.” [Snip] If they won’t listen to your words, convince them with your winning.
Reply 1 - Posted by:
MMC 7/11/2019 12:30:40 PM (No. 120646)
An amazing amount of introspection and grace! Leadership as well- she owned up to her tantrum, apologized - and gave credit to opponent..
That is note worthy- and pull quote “Not because we were welcomed, but because we wouldn’t stop winning.” I regards to her family .. but- it is true- the Williams family was not welcomed, broke barriers, kept winning..
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Reply 2 - Posted by:
Safari Man 7/11/2019 12:51:03 PM (No. 120664)
Don't look to Serena Williams as any type of roll model. Would she have apologized to a white player? Doubt it. She even said: "specifically another black female athlete"
She threatened to kill one line judge in the finals of the US Open. Low life scum.
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Reply 3 - Posted by:
Safari Man 7/11/2019 12:51:21 PM (No. 120665)
roll == role
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Reply 4 - Posted by:
Michaelus 7/11/2019 1:01:34 PM (No. 120672)
Did Althea Gibson ever threaten to shove a ball down a line judges throat? Breaking Barriers my foot. Not welcome? Are you kidding - she has been lauded and paid millions.
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Reply 5 - Posted by:
Newtsche 7/11/2019 1:09:46 PM (No. 120676)
I'll be cynical and suggest Williams has people to create an image for her, these thoughts and words weren't hers. She has no previous history of grace and introspection.
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Reply 6 - Posted by:
zephyrgirl 7/11/2019 1:33:11 PM (No. 120713)
I'm not a fan of the Williams sisters, but to give credit where credit is due, this was a gracious statement, probably written on her behalf and issued under her name, but gracious nonetheless, however much it is belied by her previous behavior.
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Reply 7 - Posted by:
WhamDBambam 7/11/2019 2:11:37 PM (No. 120768)
Thank you, Ms. Williams.
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Reply 8 - Posted by:
earlybird 7/11/2019 2:13:25 PM (No. 120772)
She still believes those calls lost her the match.
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Reply 9 - Posted by:
PlayItAgain 7/11/2019 2:47:17 PM (No. 120823)
Remove the racial qualifiers from her apology and I can respect her.
Until then, I don't know where I stand with Serena.
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Reply 10 - Posted by:
bad-hair 7/11/2019 3:45:41 PM (No. 120864)
Yep #9. but she just can't stop winning. Wooops, who ever won by stopping?
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Serena Willaims did not rely on affirmative action..... she worked and EARNED everything she has.
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Reply 12 - Posted by:
DVC 7/11/2019 5:49:38 PM (No. 120944)
Very mature of her.
Well said, very well said. No whining, no excuses, and generous.
My nearly zero knowledge of her is increased a lot, and in a favorable way.
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Reply 13 - Posted by:
watashiyo 7/11/2019 6:19:01 PM (No. 120966)
Ones real character comes out while playing golf. Indeed all the muck and filth came out from a person I was about to take in as a partner. Williams true character was on full display when playing against Osaka. Maybe her unsportsmanlike conduct and her childish behavior was part of the strategy to break Osaka's winning momentum. Regardless, she displayed a monumental disrespect and consideration for Osaka and the referee. The above article is nothing but a damage control and a PR campaign to redefine her image as a Professional. Leaving a legacy as an Arrogant, Pompous, Loudmouth Tennis Hall of Famer probably didn't sit too well with her. A public apology to the referee and the audience who had to endure her tantrum will be a good start to prove her sincerity.
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