Former tennis star Margaret Court suggested that Serena williams does not admire her.
During an interview with Britainās Daily Telegraph, Court said, āSerena, Iāve admired her as a player.ā
She added, āBut I donāt think she has ever admired me.ā
Court went on to tell the outlet that she had more success after having children than Williams did.
āI came back after two babies,ā Court said.
She continued, āAfter having the first baby, I won three out of the four Slams. ⦠Serena hasnāt won a Slam since .ā
According to Court, āA lot of the press and television today, particularly in tennis, donāt want to mention my name.ā
She explained that the āhonor has not been there for what I did do. In my own nation, I have been given titles, but they would still rather not mention me.ā
The tennis star said that she would ālove to have played in this era. I think itās so much easier.ā
Court went on, āHow I would love to have taken family or friends along with me. But I couldnāt. I had to go on my own or with the national team. People didnāt see all that.ā
Noting that players did not have psychologists or coaches with them, Court said, āItās a whole different world. Thatās what disappoints me ā that players today donāt honor the past of the game.ā
Last week, USA Today reported that it appeared Williamsā career came to an end after she lost a third-round match at the U.S. Open.
After the match, Williams delivered an emotional speech to the crowd.
āOh my god, thank you so much. You guys were amazing today. I tried but Ajla just played a little bit better. Thank you, Daddy. I know youāre watching. Thanks, Mom. Oh my god. I just thank everyone thatās here thatās been on my side so many years, decades, oh my gosh, literally decades,ā Williams said.
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She added, āBut it all started with my parents, and they deserve everything. So Iām really grateful for them. Oh my god, these are happy tears! I guess, I donāt know. And I wouldnāt be Serena if there wasnāt Venus, so thank you, Venus.ā
