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- Williams hopes Clark will ‘continue to do what she’s doing’ (newsbreak.com)
Tennis legend Serena Williams expressed understanding and support for WNBA newcomer Caitlin Clark’s decision to steer clear of social media, emphasizing the importance of ignoring negative feedback. Williams, who has clinched 23 Grand Slam titles, shared her insights during a press event at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. She was there for the debut of “In The Arena: Serena Williams,” an eight-part documentary series scheduled to premiere on ESPN+ on July 10.
Williams recounted the adversity she and her sister Venus faced in their early careers in tennis, noting that the criticism they endured at that time would now lead to public outcry. She highlighted the relentless pressure and scrutiny she faced, which necessitated a defensive posture to maintain her mental health amidst a demanding international schedule.
The conversation turned to Caitlin Clark, the first overall pick in the WNBA draft, now playing her rookie season with the Indiana Fever. Clark has been the subject of extensive media and social media scrutiny, including questions about her exclusion from the U.S. Olympic basketball team for the upcoming Paris Games.
Williams praised Clark’s effort to remain unaffected by external opinions, relating to her own strategy of avoiding social media. She emphasized the importance of persevering in the face of criticism, suggesting that detractors often lash out due to their own inadequacies.
Clark has openly discussed her approach to avoiding social media and recently criticized the use of her name in promoting racist and misogynistic views. Speaking before a game on Thursday, she advocated for equal respect for all women in the WNBA, condemning the use of her identity to further harmful ideologies.
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- Williams hopes Clark will ‘continue to do what she’s doing’ (newsbreak.com)