Serena Williams’ ‘Black Panther’ Catsuit Banned by French Open
The Black Panther-like catsuit sported by tennis star Serena Williams at the French Open has been [...]
“Sexist, racist provincialism”
prevnextThis sexist, racist provincialism directed against Serena is very simply resolved. American sports media should and can immediately stop recognizing the French Open as part of the tennis “Grand Slam.” And players of both genders should decline to play. https://t.co/fEWtvZSCEd
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) August 25, 2018
Any day of the week
prevnextI think Serena Williams should start her own tournament and have it at the same time as the French open. I’d watch it over the French any day of the week.
— Zerlina Maxwell (@ZerlinaMaxwell) August 25, 2018
Wakanda BS is this?
prevnextSerena Williams: *wins 23 grand slam titles*
— Philippa H Stewart (@Flip_Stewart) August 25, 2018
Serena Williams: *passes multiple drug tests*
Serena Williams: *nearly dies during childbirth*
Serena Williams: *makes Wimbledon final after nearly dying*
Some guy: “Yeah, but I don’t like how she dresses...”
The Handmaid's Racket
prevnextIs this what the French Open had in mind for Serena Williams? pic.twitter.com/m9o4p8dKJ0
— Covfefe Pecker-Weissel Jones???? (@PromoteMyCause) August 25, 2018
"Serena Williams IS the game"
so Serena Williams, the greatest tennis player of all time, can’t wear a black bodysuit that was specially made to prevent blood clotting due to post-birth health complications during the French Open because she “needs to respect the game?”
Serena Williams IS the game.
— Brian Gay (@brian2596) August 24, 2018
prevnextYeah, I'm pretty sure Serena Williams shows "respect" for the game by playing it better than, you know, everyone ever.
— Jesse Wente (@jessewente) August 25, 2018
“Racist and sexist”
I’m so fucking tired of people treating @serenawilliams with disrespect. When will y’all realize that Serena is the best thing that’s ever happened to women’s tennis and the best female athlete ever. She should be able to play in body paint and bugs bunny ears if she wants??
— Darko (@DarkoGrncarov) August 25, 2018
prevnextLet's call this French Open restriction on Serena Williams for what it is- racist and sexist. Arbitrary dress code policies have been disproportionately used to target Black women in schools, at work and now on the tennis court. This is the unfair policing of Black women's bodies https://t.co/kbMbLSHF2a
— Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) August 25, 2018
The catsuit suits her
Roger Federer wears all black is celebrated and given "cool" nickname "Darth Federer"
Serena Williams wears all black is singled out by French Open president for criticism and has outfit banned from major Grand Slam pic.twitter.com/28ZES1riX4
— Dallas Hunt (@Dallas_Hunt) August 24, 2018
prevnextAnne White wore a catsuit in 1985.
Serena Williams is not allowed to wear one in 2019. pic.twitter.com/maSMckXo26
— Simon Hedlin (@simonhedlin) August 25, 2018
Williams Forever
prev.@serenawilliams made light of the French Open banning her catsuit: pic.twitter.com/Ltyx7BUcWM
— ESPN (@espn) August 25, 2018