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World No 1 Serena Williams has branded Ilie Nastase's alleged comments against the tennis player's unborn child "racist".
The 70-year-old coach, a former No 1 himself, was heard to have said "Let's see what colour it has. Chocolate with milk?" ahead of Romania's FedCup tie with Great Britain.
Williams responded to the remarks through a post on her Instagram account.
"It disappoints me to know we live in a society where people like Ilie Nastase can make such racist comments towards myself and unborn child, and sexist comments against my peers," she wrote.
"I have said it once and I'll say it again, this world has come so far but yet we have so much further to go.
"Yes, we have broken down so many barriers - however there are a plethora more to go. This or anything else will not stop me from pouring love, light and positivity into everything that I do. I will continue to take a lead and stand up for what's right."
Williams added that she was not intimidated by Nastase who also verbally abused Johanna Konta and Anne Keothavong during Saturday's FedCup singles, calling the pair "f****** ? ".
The coach was subsequently ejected from court and is currently being investigated by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
"I am not afraid unlike you," the 23-Grand Slam winner added. "You see, I am no coward. Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom? You may shoot me with your words... you me try to ? me with your hatefulness, but still like air, I rise.
"I humbly thank the ITF for any consideration given to all the facts in this case. They will have my full support."
Nastase also prompted controversy after launching into an astonishing rant at a British journalist on Saturday, calling her "stupid" for reporting his apparently racist comment about Williams' pregnancy.
The coach was unhappy after his comments were reported about Williams' baby, which is due in the autumn, and Nastase stormed into the press centre at the Tenis Club IDU in Constana to seek out the British media.
He said to the Press Association's Eleanor Crooks: "Why did you write that? You're stupid, you're stupid."
The tirade took place in front of a number of members from the Romanian media and, according to Crooks, lasted between two and three minutes.
http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/tennis/serena-williams-baby-brands-ilie-nastase-racist-comments-pregnant-a7700371.html
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Why did she write that? Why did you SAY that?
Personally, I don't think comment in itself was racist, but it was tacky and out of line. -
Why did she write that? Why did you SAY that?
Personally, I don't think comment in itself was racist, but it was tacky and out of line.
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Lol..I was responding to him asking the reporter why she wrote that, like it's not her job to report what is said in an interview.
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Saying chocolate milks is not "RACIST" but it is stupid/ ignorant and a racialized comment Someone says some ? like this tells me they harbor racist ideals
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Wasn't she just saying her new white guy treats her better than any black man has?
She should let her new fiance stand up for his seed -
Wasn't she just saying her new white guy treats her better than any black man has?
She should let her new fiance stand up for his seed
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5th Letter wrote: »
“When I date someone I never see color,” Serena said, “I date who I have chemistry with, but I must say Alexis has treated me better than any Black man I have dated.”
https://urbanintellectuals.com/2017/01/22/serena-williams-white-men-treated-better-black-men/ -
5th Letter wrote: »
“When I date someone I never see color,” Serena said, “I date who I have chemistry with, but I must say Alexis has treated me better than any Black man I have dated.”
https://urbanintellectuals.com/2017/01/22/serena-williams-white-men-treated-better-black-men/
Knew the rest was going to be some ? based on the bold.
People need to stop with I don't see color ? -
This ? 70 years old and y'all wondering if he had racist intentions lmao.
The world may have come far, but that's the new generation.
Ain't no use in worried about old racists. Can't change them. Let them die. -
Journalist pushed the narratives. Kinda wack. But Idc.
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5th Letter wrote: »
“When I date someone I never see color,” Serena said, “I date who I have chemistry with, but I must say Alexis has treated me better than any Black man I have dated.”
https://urbanintellectuals.com/2017/01/22/serena-williams-white-men-treated-better-black-men/
I can't believe my Queen did this. Man ? life.
I didn't mean that ? . But I'm just so heartbroken, she was the chosen one! -
5th Letter wrote: »
“When I date someone I never see color,” Serena said, “I date who I have chemistry with, but I must say Alexis has treated me better than any Black man I have dated.”
https://urbanintellectuals.com/2017/01/22/serena-williams-white-men-treated-better-black-men/
its a wrap for Serena forever
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What she said wasn't really necessary and she had to know it would make waves, but in her defense, she said one specific white man treated her better than any black men SHE had dated.
That's not really the same as being like white men treat me better than black men.
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5th Letter wrote: »
“When I date someone I never see color,” Serena said, “I date who I have chemistry with, but I must say Alexis has treated me better than any Black man I have dated.”
https://urbanintellectuals.com/2017/01/22/serena-williams-white-men-treated-better-black-men/
Knew the rest was going to be some ? based on the bold.
People need to stop with I don't see color ?
If she never saw color she wouldn't have even singled out Black men in the first place. Stupid ? . No big loss though. Her feet look like Donald Trump's soul. -
What she said wasn't really necessary and she had to know it would make waves, but in her defense, she said one specific white man treated her better than any black men SHE had dated.
A man she's having a kid for and engaged to.. Yeah she has her sights set alright regarding the racial make up of her partners...
Whatever though. Great tennis player... -
Why did Serena give this unknown lady any press over these comments? No one knows who she is, and frankly no one cares.
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It was racist.... ? him... but she wanted to have swirl twins with the white man vs spreading those great genetics with a brother so I have no ? to give
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I don't know about this one
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What she said wasn't really necessary and she had to know it would make waves, but in her defense, she said one specific white man treated her better than any black men SHE had dated.
That's not really the same as being like white men treat me better than black men.
She could have just said "he treats me better than everyone I've ever dated"
She metered her words to add that extra ether for black men.
You are right. It wasn't necessary -
Wasn't she just saying her new white guy treats her better than any black man has?
She should let her new fiance stand up for his seed
Came in here just to say this. -
Not that uncommon for black folks who go outside their race to lob gratuitous shots at their counterparts.
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? Dead to Me
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Self hate ? .
Sooooo who left y'all? Who the ? is left that's successful ,Young , and black ?
Keke Palmer?
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Joker_De_La_Lover wrote: »Why did Serena give this unknown lady any press over these comments? No one knows who she is, and frankly no one cares.
Unknown? Illie Nastasie is a tennis hof.....McEnroe before McEnroe -
silverfoxx wrote: »Self hate ? .
Sooooo who left y'all? Who the ? is left that's successful ,Young , and black ?
Keke Palmer?
Minka Kelly