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Serena Williams hits back at Shamil Tarpischev's remark

By Allsports.com.gh
Sports News Serena Williams hits back at Shamil Tarpischev's remark
OCT 19, 2014 LISTEN

Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) president Tarpischev questioned the Williams sisters' gender on a Russian television programme.

That prompted the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) to fine Tarpischev and suspend him from tour involvement for a year.

Tarpischev has apologised " claiming it was a joke " but world number one Serena insists the remark was grossly offensive.

"I thought they were very insensitive and extremely sexist as well as racist at the same time. I thought they were in a way bullying," the American told reporters on Sunday in Singapore as she prepares to compete in the season-ending WTA Finals, which start on Monday.

"I wasn't very happy with his comments. I think a lot of people weren't happy as well.

"It's really unacceptable to make such bullying remarks."

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