Days After Unexpected Attention From Serena Williams, Bizarre Sexist Question Puts Tennis Star Aryna Sabalenka on the Spot at Italian Open 2023

But a controversial question about her playing style and comparisons to Serena Williams has left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans.

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Press conference raises questions

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Before her Italian Open campaign, the 25-year-old tennis player was asked about becoming the next Serena Williams due to her powerful style of play.

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Sexist Question Raised About Aryna Sabalenka's Playing Style Compared to Serena Williams

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Sabalenka was asked if she emulates Serena Williams on the tennis court due to her powerful serves and returns that some compare to a man's.

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She said, “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.

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She Continue....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).”

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Sabalenka responds to Serena Williams comparison

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Aryna Sabalenka tactfully responded to a sexist question, stating that she is not trying to replace or imitate Serena Williams on the court.

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Days After Unexpected Attention From Serena Williams, Bizarre Sexist Question Puts Tennis Star Aryna Sabalenka on the Spot at Italian Open 2023

11th, May 2023

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But a controversial question about her playing style and comparisons to Serena Williams has left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans.

Aryna Sabalenka's incredible performance at the Madrid Open has catapulted her into the spotlight of the tennis world, and all eyes are on her as she sets her sights on the Italian Open.

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Press conference raises questions

Before her Italian Open campaign, the 25-year-old tennis player was asked about becoming the next Serena Williams due to her powerful style of play.

Is Sabalenka the Next Serena?

Sexist Question Raised About Aryna Sabalenka's Playing Style Compared to Serena Williams

Sabalenka was asked if she emulates Serena Williams on the tennis court due to her powerful serves and returns that some compare to a man's.

Comparisons to Serena Williams

She said, “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.

She Continue....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).”

Sabalenka responds to Serena Williams comparison

Aryna Sabalenka tactfully responded to a sexist question, stating that she is not trying to replace or imitate Serena Williams on the court.

Sabalenka denies imitating Williams

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