Sport
Serena Williams’ husband condemns Ion Tiriac as ‘sexist clown’ for swipe over her age and weight – The Guardian
Billionaire former Olympian also draws fire from Williams’ fans for saying if tennis great ‘had a little decency, she would retire’
Serena Williams husband and fans have denounced billionaire Ion Tiriacs racist and sexist suggestion that the superstar have the decency to step down from the sport due to her age and weight.
Tiriac, an 81-year-old former Olympic tennis player and director of the Madrid Open, made the widely-condemned comments during a recent interview on Romanian television, saying: At this age and the weight she is now, she does not move as easily as she did 15 years ago Serena was a sensational player. If she…
-
Noosa News22 hours agoLoved ones say goodbye to allegedly murdered Bundaberg teen Pheobe Bishop
-
Noosa News22 hours agoStar Casino walks from Queen’s Wharf sale in Brisbane after $300M Bally’s lifeline
-
General13 hours agoSuspended Townsville mayor Troy Thompson gets pay rise despite CCC probe
-
General18 hours agoHome prices reach fresh record highs as rate cuts expected to fuel growth