Tournament Accused of Mistreating Venus Williams & Female Players
The prestigious Wimbeldon has been accused of sexist mistreatment of the leading female players. The accusations surfaced after Venus Williams, Serena Williams and world No.2 Jelena Jankovic were all relocated to outside courts with limited seats.
Male players such as Roger Federer, Lleyton Hewitt, Rafael Nadal and Marat Safin were all scheduled on the largest stages. Maybe that’s why Maria Sharapova chose a male Tuxedo inspired outfit?
The No. 2 seed, Jelena Jankovic, explicitly expressed her displeasure with the treatment female players are getting from Wimbeldon, saying, “I was really not happy with the scheduling. I asked to play a little bit later, which would give me a few more hours to recover. I’m asking why is the No 2 seed playing on Court 18? It’s also not normal that Venus plays on Court Two. It makes no sense.”
The defending champion Venus Williams was less vocal in her disappointment but admitted that it was strange, “I do think it is weird (that I was playing on that court), especially having a female champion who has won this tournament four times.”
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Male players such as Roger Federer, Lleyton Hewitt, Rafael Nadal and Marat Safin were all scheduled on the largest stages. Maybe that’s why Maria Sharapova chose a male Tuxedo inspired outfit?
The No. 2 seed, Jelena Jankovic, explicitly expressed her displeasure with the treatment female players are getting from Wimbeldon, saying, “I was really not happy with the scheduling. I asked to play a little bit later, which would give me a few more hours to recover. I’m asking why is the No 2 seed playing on Court 18? It’s also not normal that Venus plays on Court Two. It makes no sense.”
The defending champion Venus Williams was less vocal in her disappointment but admitted that it was strange, “I do think it is weird (that I was playing on that court), especially having a female champion who has won this tournament four times.”
Read about Sharapova infamous ‘cursed’ Tuxedo and more tennis trends:
Trend Themes
1. Sexism in Tennis Scheduling - Identifying the disparity in court assignments for male and female players presents an opportunity for progressive scheduling practices in tennis tournaments.
2. Gender Equality in Sports - Addressing the mistreatment of female athletes in prestigious tournaments creates opportunities for inclusive and fair practices in the sports industry.
3. Empowering Female Athletes - Advocating for equal treatment and opportunities for female players in tennis can lead to greater empowerment and representation in the sports world.
Industry Implications
1. Sports - The sports industry can work towards fostering gender equality and fair treatment of athletes by implementing equitable scheduling and practices.
2. Events and Entertainment - Promoters and organizers of sports events can focus on providing equal opportunities and fair treatment for all participants, regardless of gender.
3. Gender Equality and Advocacy - Non-profit organizations and advocacy groups can champion the cause of gender equality in sports, supporting female athletes and advocating for fair treatment in tournaments.
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