Comments on: Serena Williams’ skipping Indian Wells could have potentially cost her more than $3 million

By: Ker

Ker — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:38:39 +0000

It seems that the author believe that it is ok for players to sell their souls for money.

By: Marija

Marija — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 18:21:27 +0000

Chris, I also think it's great that Serena defended her stance, despite the money at stake.

By: Chris Ambrose

Chris Ambrose — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 09:08:02 +0000

Who cares how much so could lose!!!!

The cost would pale in comparison to the loss of dignity she would suffer from allowing an unapologetically racist tennis community make money by showcasing her talent there. Hooray for you Serena, don't bow unless to thank a more deserving crowd who has jus watched you take another title!

By: Marija

Marija — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:42:02 +0000

Carlos, I agree, there are too many ifs, but still, I find the article interesting.

Jacob, the rules of the WTA Tour are not perfect, but the resolution of the situation with the Williams sisters is quite satisfactory, I think.

By: jacob

jacob — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:45:00 +0000

so stupid.
serena should take legal action.
you cant expect serena to play after being abused. her performance would be crappy if she was forced to play, the nerves, she doesnt want to play. i think the rules a little dumb

By: Carlos

Carlos — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 05:20:48 +0000

I read this article, but I dismissed it because there were too many "if".

"If she played doubles". Lets assume that Serena would have played at Indian Wells, that doesn't automatically mean that she would had played doubles.

"If she decides to ignore the make up appearance". So what IF she does not.

Of course this is assumming that Serena would have won the tournament; she could have been injured and force to pulled out, maybe she could have been upset by none other than her sister Venus.

I don't like hypotheticals.