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Commentary: New York Times Depicts Serena Williams’ Body As Masculine

Tennis Legend, Serena Williams, taking a stroll. Tennis Legend, Serena Williams, taking a stroll. Photo Credit: Unknown

The “Old Gray Lady” Obviously Can’t See that Serena Williams is a Woman

Ben Rothenberg, a New York Times writer, wrote an article last Thursday, just before the Wimbledon Championships Finals on Saturday, discussing female tennis players’ body types. The essence of the article points to their body image being a balancing act. In addition, Rothenberg goes on to say that Serena's body is not the epitome of feminine beauty but one of masculinity. He goes on to contrast Serena’s body with that of skinny white girls like Maria Sharapova and Agnieszka Radwanska (who resemble 13-year-old boys).

Radwanska purposely doesn't want to look fit or muscular because "I'm a girl." And Sharapova had the nerve to say she wants to be skinnier, which is a joke because she's barely visible now.

What's critical, from my perspective, is the timing of the article.

I believe some people will try anything to throw Serena off her game so that she does not win the 2015 Wimbledon title. And, more importantly, I believe it is to taint the immeasurable success that Serena Williams would enjoy after her imminent and historic victory.

 

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