Serena Williams shares a strong relationship with Meghan Markle and the former world no.1 didn’t hesitate to take her side after the controversial interview with Oprah Winfrey. Meghan and her husband Harry shared their side of the story of why they decided to leave the UK, stressing how sexism and racism affected their life.
Serena Williams and Meghan Markle
Serena Williams has always fought sexism and racism. The American champion had a rough experience when she was trying to succeed in the world of tennis at the beginning of her great career. It was rather unusual when she started to play at a pro-level that a woman of color was successful.
Therefore, Serena post an heartfelt message on social media in full support of her friend Meghan, as follows.
“Meghan Markle, my selfless friend, lives her life – and leads by example- with empathy and compassion. She teaches me every day what it means to be truly noble. Her words illustrate the pain and cruelty she’s experienced.
I know first hand the sexism and racism institutions and the media use to vilify women and people of color to minimize us, to break us down and demonize us. We must recognize our obligation to decry malicious, unfounded gossip and tabloid journalism. The mental health consequences of systemic oppression and victimization are devastating, isolating and all too often lethal.
I want Meghan’s daughter, my daughter and your daughter to live in a society that is driven by respect.
Keep in your memory the fruitage of the spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, qoodness, faith, mildness, self-control. Against such things, there is no law.”
Serena Williams in 2021
Currently the world no.7, Serena played her last match on the 18th of February when she lost to Naomi Osaka 6-3 6-4 in the semifinal of the Australian Open (draw).
Currently, during this year Serena has a compiled 8-1 match record. Serena Williams’s most significant accomplishment of the year was getting to the semifinal in Melbourne and at the Australian Open.
