Serena Williams Has No Time For Indian Wells Tournament Director's Sexist Comments

Raymond Moore, the CEO and tournament director of Indian Wells, said something profoundly stupid today. Before Serena Williams'finals loss to Victoria Azarenka at that same tournament today, Moore took some time to say something to the press that sounded right out of the 1940s.

When the subject of the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) and its importance was broached by a reporter, Moore provided a response that was anything but nuanced.

That's a lot to unpack. Not only did Moore belittle women's tennis in a single soundbite, but he managed to work in the phrase "go down every night on my knees" while asking women to grovel at the feet of their male counterparts. Moore's comments were shockingly sexist and outdated, and Williams was having none of it.

An argument could be made that Williams is not only the biggest star of women's tennis, but of tennis in general. Her historic dominance has brought huge ratings for her matches, and though she is off to a slow start in 2016, her presence on the court alone brings an audience all its own. She's been a must-watch for almost her entire career.

Moore later apologized for his comments, but as they say, this is probably a case of too little, too late.

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[Via Sports On Earth]