• Login
No Result
View All Result
The Urban Twist
NEWSLETTERS
  • News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Culture
    • Lifestyle
  • Features
  • Opinion
The Urban Twist
No Result
View All Result
Home Sports Tennis

Serena Williams Mocked In Racist Cartoon Following U.S. Open

Australian newspaper accused of racism over Serena Williams cartoon.
  • By Brennen Jones
  • /
  • September 11, 2018
Facebook
Reddit
Email

Serena Williams lost the U.S. Open to rising star Naomi Osaka this past Saturday. That in itself would have been enough to make headlines, but it was Williams’ confrontation with umpire Carlos Ramos that has caused a divide in the tennis world. And globally.

Ramos accused Williams of receiving tips from her coach on the sidelines, to which she said “I don’t cheat to win, I’d rather lose.” Williams was then cited twice more, once for smashing her racket and again for engaging in a heated exchange with Ramos, which ultimately cost her the second set and the game.

As a result, the 36-year-old was fined $17,000 by the USTA. She was also made fun of for her actions in a racist cartoon by Mark Knight.

Mark Knight’s illustration depicts an overweight big lipped Williams with a baby’s pacifier not too far away. Williams is seen with bushy hair and stomping on an already broken tennis racket. Osaka, who’s a half Japanese and half Haitian woman with visibly cinnamon colored skin is depicted as a white, blonde hair frail girl. Ramos is in the background pleading with the umpire to just allow Williams to win the game to in essence, stop her tantrum.

Many have taken to social media to call out Knight’s racist and sexist cartoon. Tennis Legend Billie Jean King, who has 12 Grand Slam Titles of her own, sided with Williams and said men have always been able to express frustration on the tennis court.

“When a woman is emotional, she’s ‘hysterical’ and she’s penalized for it. When a man does the same, he’s ‘outspoken’ and there are no repercussions,” King said.

However, Richard Ing a former umpire professional says Williams needs to apologize.

“The decisions made by Ramos had nothing to do with sexism or racism. They had everything to do with observing clear breaches of the grand slam code of conduct and then having the courage to call them without fear or favor.”

Donation

Buy author a coffee

Donate
Tags: FeaturedNaomi OsakaSerena Williams
Brennen Jones

Brennen Jones

Brennen Jones is the leading founder and publisher of TheUrbanTwist.com, a leading entertainment and media blog. He is also the founder of P.S. Web Pros, which is a web design and internet marketing company. He's also TheUrbanTwist.com's resident filmmaker and has produced and directed several short films under his Kitt HoRizon Films imprint and he's produced and have worked on video productions and commercials for various government agencies. He plans to turn The Urban Twist into a media haven so stay tuned. Brennen currently lives in Baltimore, MD. So be my friend on Facebook and Follow me on Twitter!

From The Web

Related Stories

Related Posts

Free-Spirited Songbird: Makhyli
Entertainment

Free-Spirited Songbird: Makhyli

May 6, 2025
Bond Reduced for Karmelo Anthony Who Was Charged in Fatal Frisco Track Meet Stabbing
News

Bond Reduced for Karmelo Anthony Who Was Charged in Fatal Frisco Track Meet Stabbing

April 14, 2025
Cassie Ventura to Testify Publicly Against Sean “Diddy” Combs in Upcoming Sex Trafficking Trial
Entertainment

Cassie Ventura to Testify Publicly Against Sean “Diddy” Combs in Upcoming Sex Trafficking Trial

April 7, 2025
Poll Shows Kamala Harris as Frontrunner for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination
News

Poll Shows Kamala Harris as Frontrunner for 2028 Democratic Presidential Nomination

March 24, 2025
LaVar Ball Opens Up About Leg Amputation Due to Diabetes Complications
Sports

LaVar Ball Opens Up About Leg Amputation Due to Diabetes Complications

March 20, 2025
From Crack to Tracks: ‘Snowfall’ Spin-off Chronicles 90s LA Hip-Hop Scene
Television

From Crack to Tracks: ‘Snowfall’ Spin-off Chronicles 90s LA Hip-Hop Scene

March 19, 2025

TRENDING HEADLINES

  • Free-Spirited Songbird: Makhyli

LATEST NEWS

Free-Spirited Songbird: Makhyli

Free-Spirited Songbird: Makhyli

4 days ago
Issa Rae’s Black Mirror Debut Sparks Mixed Reactions: Fans Question ‘Hotel Reverie’ Performance

Issa Rae’s Black Mirror Debut Sparks Mixed Reactions: Fans Question ‘Hotel Reverie’ Performance

3 weeks ago
NAACP Sues Department of Education Over Anti-DEI Orders Targeting Black Students

NAACP Sues Department of Education Over Anti-DEI Orders Targeting Black Students

3 weeks ago
Serena Williams Shuts Down Drake Shade Rumors After Super Bowl Cameo

Serena Williams Shuts Down Drake Shade Rumors After Super Bowl Cameo

3 weeks ago
Marvin Sapp Turns Viral ‘Close the Doors’ Moment into Gospel Anthem

Marvin Sapp Turns Viral ‘Close the Doors’ Moment into Gospel Anthem

3 weeks ago
Michael Ealy Steps Into the Role of Malcolm X in Prime Video’s The Greatest

Michael Ealy Steps Into the Role of Malcolm X in Prime Video’s The Greatest

3 weeks ago
  • Write For Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Copyright & DMCA
  • About Us
  • Fact Checking Policy
  • Corrections Policy
  • Ethics Policy
  • Ownership Policy
  • MarketersMEDIA Newswire​

Copyright © 2021 Phoenix Stokes Media Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Website designed and developed by P.S. Web Pros.

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • News
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Culture
    • Lifestyle
  • Features
  • Opinion

Copyright © 2021 Phoenix Stokes Media Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Website designed and developed by P.S. Web Pros.

This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.