“Misogyny is ingrained in pro tennis” - Tennis fans enraged by journalist's inappropriate question to Aryna Sabalenka at Italian Open

Tennis fans were enraged when Aryna Sabalenka was asked by a journalist at the 2023 Italian Open whether she thought she could serve and return &quot;like a man.&quot; Some of them even claimed that misogyny is ingrained deeply in tennis.Before the dust from the controversies at the 2023 Madrid Open could settle, a new controversy flared up in Rome. In her pre-tournament press conference at the 2023 Italian Open campaign, a journalist commented about Aryna Sabalenka's playing style “being like a man,” while also comparing her to Serena Williams.As the transcript of the incident surfaced, angered fans stormed Twitter to express their shock and disgust at the alleged misogyny in the game. One fan said that they felt like throwing up.Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everOff to a flying start in Rome.1303Off to a flying start in Rome. https://t.co/nn2On7KrEF“We still haven't moved on from the shambles of Madrid and now this. Misogyny is ingrained in pro tennis.”“‘To return and serve like a man almost’ - I think I threw up.”Jump Backhand@JumpBHsWe still haven't moved on from the shambles of Madrid and now this. Misogyny is ingrained in pro tennis twitter.com/AnnaK_4ever/st…Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everOff to a flying start in Rome.211Off to a flying start in Rome. https://t.co/nn2On7KrEFWe still haven't moved on from the shambles of Madrid and now this. Misogyny is ingrained in pro tennis😐 twitter.com/AnnaK_4ever/st…Marty@Svitoflopina&quot;to return and serve like a man almost&quot;I think I threw up twitter.com/AnnaK_4ever/st…Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everOff to a flying start in Rome.1475Off to a flying start in Rome. https://t.co/nn2On7KrEF&quot;to return and serve like a man almost&quot;I think I threw up twitter.com/AnnaK_4ever/st…One fan said the question was racist and misogynistic at the same time.“Amazing to ask both a misogynistic and racist question in two sentences!”rowan@rowakinaAmazing to ask both a misogynistic and racist question in two sentences! twitter.com/AnnaK_4ever/st…Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everOff to a flying start in Rome.444Off to a flying start in Rome. https://t.co/nn2On7KrEFAmazing to ask both a misogynistic and racist question in two sentences! twitter.com/AnnaK_4ever/st…Here are a few more reactions from irate tennis fans.Manouche Barcelona 💜💪🏳️&zwj;🌈@bounzifuFrom Madrid to Rome, the shame shit again and again, twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everOff to a flying start in Rome.43Off to a flying start in Rome. https://t.co/nn2On7KrEFFrom Madrid to Rome, the shame shit again and again, twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…nic@NlCSFthe misogyny just never ends does it. disgusting twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everOff to a flying start in Rome.13Off to a flying start in Rome. https://t.co/nn2On7KrEFthe misogyny just never ends does it. disgusting twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…Eric@lavender_skyyywhat is it about the european clay masters that makes all of them bigoted as fuck? jesus christ twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everOff to a flying start in Rome.13Off to a flying start in Rome. https://t.co/nn2On7KrEFwhat is it about the european clay masters that makes all of them bigoted as fuck? jesus christ twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…Emily Kate@em_katexoall I’m asking for is one normal clay tournament where officials/journalists aren’t saying STUPID FUCKING THINGS twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everOff to a flying start in Rome.23Off to a flying start in Rome. https://t.co/nn2On7KrEFall I’m asking for is one normal clay tournament where officials/journalists aren’t saying STUPID FUCKING THINGS twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…🐳 Trini Bev@TriniBevThe thinking behind this type of question is just so representative of the nonsense WTA players face. F—kery on so many levels. twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everOff to a flying start in Rome.13Off to a flying start in Rome. https://t.co/nn2On7KrEFThe thinking behind this type of question is just so representative of the nonsense WTA players face. F—kery on so many levels. twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…Dan Wolken@DanWolkenTennis press conferences are the worst. Freaking circus. Whoever asked that question should be revoked. twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…Oleg S.@AnnaK_4everOff to a flying start in Rome.73Off to a flying start in Rome. https://t.co/nn2On7KrEFTennis press conferences are the worst. Freaking circus. Whoever asked that question should be revoked. twitter.com/annak_4ever/st…Noah@CK10714240@AnnaK_4ever When will these so-called journalists receive formal training on how to frame their questions and what to ask and what not to ask? Some sensitivity training and work to improve their language skills is imperative.7@AnnaK_4ever When will these so-called journalists receive formal training on how to frame their questions and what to ask and what not to ask? Some sensitivity training and work to improve their language skills is imperative.Aryna Sabalenka not thinking about being the new Serena Williams2023 Madrid Open champion - Aryna SabalenkaAryna Sabalenka has often been compared to 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams in terms of her power hitting. However, the 2023 Madrid Open champion said in her presser on Tuesday that though it was good to be considered a strong hitter, she wasn’t focusing on emulating Williams.&quot;I don't know. I don't think about that. That sounds good, you know (smiling)? I don't know. I'm not thinking about that. I'm not focusing on that,&quot; Sabalenka said.&quot;I'm just focusing on improving myself and getting better every day. Yeah, that's it. I'm not really thinking about that. It sounds crazy, and it sounds good to be really strong (smiling),&quot; she added.The 25-year-old will begin her 2023 Italian Open campaign against America's Sofia Kenin.

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