Serena Williams has slammed tennis authorities for randomly drug testing her.
The new mother believes she is being discriminated against and claims that she has proof she gets tested more than any other players.
She vented her frustrations on social media about the incessant testing after making an incredible return to Wimbledon, finishing in second place, ten months after she nearly died in labour.
The tennis pro tweeted, “And it’s that time of the day to get “randomly” drug tested and only test Serena.”
“Out of all the players it’s been proven I’m the one getting tested the most.”
“Discrimination? I think so. At least I’ll be keeping the sport clean #StayPositive.”
…and it’s that time of the day to get “randomly” drug tested and only test Serena. Out of all the players it’s been proven I’m the one getting tested the most. Discrimination? I think so. At least I’ll be keeping the sport clean #StayPositive
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 25, 2018
The tweet comes after the athlete revealed to fans that she didn’t want to put her baby down, as she loves holding her in her arms.
Having reached the Wimbledon final a fortnight ago, she admitted that the only thing that keeps her going is that she helps keep the sport clean.
The 36-year-old wrote, “But I’m ready to do whatever it takes to have a clean sport so bring it on. I’m excited.”
But I’m ready to do whatever it takes to have a clean sport so bring it on. I’m excited.
— Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) July 25, 2018
Serena made it clear that she wanted equality in the sport and that if everyone is getting tested five times, then she is happy to do it.
The mother of one sadly also added, “I never knew that I was tested so much more than everyone else.”
“I didn’t realise it was such a discrepancy, at least with the American players, both male and female.”
