Venus & Serena face suspensions for Indian Wells
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It is because playing the WTA is not a personal choice, but the fulfillment of a commercial contract. Like not showing up for work after signing off that you would.
If they can prove in a court that the risks of bodily harm (by attacks) and mental trauma (by booing) due to racism are compelling, the judge can rule their way and force the WTA to exempt them. Otherwise, they will have to play or face suspensions.
Hah, that's funny. I too attend IW every year and enjoy it immensely. Really didn't think why, but now I know. Don't miss them at all, and have no desire to watch them play.
Yes, but the public appearance requires them to speak well about the event, and the Williams' have already said they will speak what is on their mind, which may not be what the event wants. It will be difficult for the event if they speak disparagingly of the event, as it would raise tough legal issues about what is meant by endorsing the event vs speaking what is on your mind.
MIGHTY MANFRED THE WONDER
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I think Indian Wells should try to keep them out- Knowing their obnoxious manner, that will serve to guarantee their apperance.
Why wold they want to make a public appearance in an area teeming with millionaire retired rednecks, hollywood hardcore republican fossils and similar ilk who don't want to see them there at all?
Charlie_Boy
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I'm with you guys on this one. I was there when Serena got boo'd, at first I was a little upset at the reaction of the crowd, but then also knew where they were coming from. Every year since that incident I feel the Indian Wells tourney doesn't need the sisters. The suspension isn't going to really do anything anyways just put them as lower seeds in the Slams, which will 5uck for some of the other competitors.
-Jon
Stepping on the court so the fans dont get a refund and they collect prize money is pathetic, but nothing is below the sista's.
The more the ignorant posters learn about the reality of the situation the quicker they will understand why the fans were mad.
Had nothing todo with race, had todo with them showing up and dishing out $400 for tickets only to find out the sisters had no intention of ever playing. Wasting 20k peoples time and money.
Andre did the same thing when he hurt his toe sleeping the night before they refused to let him play the night match.
The more the ignorant posters learn about the reality of the situation the quicker they will understand why the fans were mad.
Had nothing todo with race, had todo with them showing up and dishing out $400 for tickets only to find out the sisters had no intention of ever playing. Wasting 20k peoples time and money.
Andre did the same thing when he hurt his toe sleeping the night before they refused to let him play the night match.
I'll be there
well if the Williams sisters get to Indian Wells,I'll be there to BOOOO them if they act like the way they did... but Indian Wells used to be better .. this year they limited the amount of tickets they could sell... a lot of seats were empty.. we want to fill up those seats so the BOOOS get louder...
well if the Williams sisters get to Indian Wells,I'll be there to BOOOO them if they act like the way they did... but Indian Wells used to be better .. this year they limited the amount of tickets they could sell... a lot of seats were empty.. we want to fill up those seats so the BOOOS get louder...
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