Serena Williams branded ‘arrogant’ for alleged Simona Halep jibe
Serena Williams faces backlash for social media post after Simona Halep’s doping ban, with her Romanian compatriot calling the American “arrogant”.
Williams posted on the social media platform Laws.
8 is a better number.
– Serena Williams (@serenawilliams) 12. September 2023
Many speculated that the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s post was related to her loss to Halep in the 2019 Wimbledon final, with Romania already Despite a doping period that lasted 20 years, she was unable to win her eighth turf major title. .
Williams has not commented on the matter since then, but Halep’s compatriot and former Billie Jean King Cup team member Solana Thurstea has.
“Serena was very good as a player. As a person, she always had an arrogance,” Cirstea told Sport Romania. “Even if there was a chance that someone could beat her or take her title away, she wouldn’t accept it.”
Ms Halep has always denied knowingly taking the substance called roxadustat, and Cirstea also believes she is innocent. “I know Simona and I don’t believe she intentionally doped. This suspension is against an innocent person.”
Although she did not specifically name Serena Williams, Halep also addressed those who commented on her suspension, saying, “The court found me guilty, so everyone should blame me.” “I think I have the right to judge,” he said. Hateful comments against me because I hit them. ”
The 31-year-old said she would appeal the International Tennis Integrity Authority’s (ITIA) decision and was “completely shocked” to hear the outcome of the case.
“I felt confident after the hearing because there were a lot of things that didn’t make sense and were unfair,” the two-time major champion said. “When I received the decision I was in complete shock. I couldn’t believe they had suspended me for four years when the contamination was discovered and my blood was completely normal. .Nothing bad was found in my blood.
Halep added: “It’s crazy that they took into account everything that the legal team presented to them and made this decision.” “They judged me based on the scenario.” There is no evidence. That’s just crazy. ”
My fight continues. pic.twitter.com/kx5uzrLWCz
– シモナ・ハレプ(@Simona_Halep) 12. September 2023
