Barbora Strycova has criticised Serena Williams’ claims of sexism at the US Open as the controversy continues.
Serena Williams’ controversy at the US Open has been well documented after she claimed umpire, Carlos Ramos, had been sexist towards her after the Portuguese umpire gave her three code violations. The 23 time grand slam champion called Ramos a thief and accused him of Sexism during her straight sets defeat to Naomi Osaka during the US Open final.
Serena’s behaviour has sparked not only debate within the tennis community but also across global society as many people have offered their takes on what happened a week ago today. The latest player to offer their opinion is world number 25, Barbora Strycova who has slammed Serena’s behaviour.
In an interview with Czech Republican website, sport.cz, the 32 year old got very fiery about the American’s behaviour and slammed her for her behaviour, “How did she fight [for] women’s rights? That’s the biggest bulls**t,” Strycova stated.
“The umpires do not take into account whether they are male or female. I personally am a person who receives a warning very often, so I can draw on my experience. I said one word and I got a fine at the US Open.”
The Czech Republican also wasn’t very happy at the USTA and WTA as she posed the question whether there are two rules: one for Serena and one for the rest of the tour, “When Serena is playing the next match, will there be other rules?” Strycova asked.
“Serena is an incredible player and champion, but I do not [appreciate] that style of losing and spoiling that young girl [Osaka’s victory] is terribly sad. That was terrible. Instead of celebrating, she had her head lowered, and she still crackled. And I do not think it was the tears of a winning move. Such a hype cannot be carried away. Everything was spinning around Serena and not around Naomi.”
The debate will be sure to continue as the tour looks to find new solutions in solving problems like the one in New York last week. The Czech Republican’s next tournament is next week in Tokyo, where she is defending quarter-final points.
