(2/2) 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. Thank you,
@serenawilliams
, for calling out this double standard. More voices are needed to do the same.
Congratulations to the
#USWNT
on their 4th World Cup win! These athletes have brought more attention, support, & pride to women’s sport than perhaps any other team in history. It is long past time to pay them what they rightly deserve. 🇺🇸🏆🏆🏆🏆
#USAvNED
#WorldCupfinal
#EqualPay
The policing of women’s bodies must end. The “respect” that’s needed is for the exceptional talent
@serenawilliams
brings to the game. Criticizing what she wears to work is where the true disrespect lies.
48 years ago today, on July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win a
#Wimbledon
singles title.
That same year, I won the Wimbledon women’s singles title, and we shared a dance together at the ball.
#HistoryMatters
📷: Alamy
(1/2) Several things went very wrong during the
@usopen
Women’s Finals today. Coaching on every point should be allowed in tennis. It isn’t, and as a result, a player was penalized for the actions of her coach. This should not happen.
.
@andy_murray
You are a champion on and off the court. So sorry you cannot retire on your own terms, but remember to look to the future. Your greatest impact on the world may be yet to come. Your voice for equality will inspire future generations. Much love to you & your family.
Today Althea Gibson would have turned 96.
When I was 13, she showed me what World No. 1 looked like, & doing the same became my goal.
She broke the color barrier in tennis as the 1st Black person to win a major.
Let's continue to honor her memory always.
📷: Alamy
Today, I am 80 years young.
Relationships are everything. I am fortunate to have been surrounded by loved ones all my life.
I look forward to each day. Having Ilana by my side is my best gift.
Creating opportunities for others makes me so happy.
And I'm not done yet!
An unforgettable night at the
@usopen
, where we celebrated the 50th anniversary of equal prize money at the Grand Slam that was first to offer it.
Thank you to everyone who made this night possible, and to all those who continue to use their platforms to call for change.
“This is why having Megan and Sue out in front like this...is so huge. It allows other people to be more comfortable.”
I lost all my sponsorships in 24 hours when I was outed in 1981.
Cheers to Megan & Sue, & all others able to live authentically! 🏳️🌈
Nearly 2 million fans attended World Cup matches this year.
Believe in women athletes, invest in women athletes, and watch women athletes continue to make history and achieve greatness.
Keep the momentum going.
#FIFAWWC
Today I am 79 years young.
As the new year approaches, please join me in remaining committed to equality in its many forms, and to making good trouble where it's needed.
There is much to accomplish, and I’m not done yet!
📷: USTA
Today is my 77th birthday.
My most sincere wish is for the world to heal from the affects of the pandemic.
When you have your health, and the love of family and friends, you truly have everything.
(1/2) Roger Federer is a champion’s champion. He has the most complete game of his generation & captured the hearts of sports fans around the world with an amazing quickness on the court & a powerful tennis mind. He has had a historic career w/memories that will live on and on.
Her incredible career made its mark on tennis history.
And yet her greatest contributions may be yet to come.
Thank you,
@serenawilliams
.
Your journey continues.
#serena
#USOpen
Congratulations to
@Naomi_Osaka_
, who showed greatness on and off the court.
@CocoGauff
now knows what she needs to do to get to No. 1. How fortunate we all are to have witnessed the dawning of a new era in women’s tennis.
#USOpen
Brittney Griner is free!
After 294 days in Russian captivity,
@POTUS
negotiated a "one-for-one" prisoner swap.
Thank you to President Biden, and to all those who worked so hard to secure her freedom.
Congratulations to
@Simona_Halep
on a tremendous win. One of the most perfectly executed matches I’ve ever seen. She’s Romania’s first-ever singles champion! Incredible tennis. 🎾
#Wimbledon
"A system of justice will be the richer for diversity of background & experience.”
On this day in 1993 Ruth Bader Ginsburg took her judicial oath as the 1st Jewish woman & the second woman justice ever appointed to the Supreme Court.
Thank you RBG for fighting all these years.
Heartbreaking to hear of the death of Grant Wahl.
A talented journalist, Grant was an advocate for the LGBTQ community & a prominent voice for women's soccer.
He used his platform to elevate those whose stories needed telling.
Prayers for his family.
What a terrific display of competition & maturity from two exceptional players.
It is wonderful to see this generation living our dream.
I can’t remember a
#USOpen
with better crowd support. Thank you, NY, the greatest fans in the world.
And congratulations, Emma!
Today, Brittney Griner turns 32.
She will spend her birthday in a Russian prison, where she has been unlawfully detained for 8 months.
Let’s continue to advocate for her release and bring her home.
#WeAreBG
History is being made in the
#NFL
today, as Maia Chaka has become the first Black woman to officiate an NFL game.
See it, be it!
#JetsvsPanthers
📷: NFL
“The success story of women’s sports shows how marginalized groups can be given opportunities through policy interventions.”
Thank you,
#TitleIX
, for this
#USWNT
, and for giving all girls the opportunity to follow in their footsteps. 🇺🇸
#FIFAWWC
Part of the reason I’m a fan of
#BTS
- their commitment to make the world a better place. Cheers to their $1M donation to
#BlackLivesMatter
and to the same $1M donation by their ARMY.
Congratulations on winning the 2018
@usopen
,
@naomi_osaka_
. This win is just the beginning of a bright future. Tennis is in an exciting place right now with players like you.
#Champion
#usopen
As we say goodbye to
#Wimbledon
2023, I want to wish all competitors the very best, and offer a big congratulations to the winners.
We are already looking forward to Wimbledon 2024.
47 years ago today, on July 5, 1975, Arthur Ashe became the first Black man to win a
#Wimbledon
singles title.
That same year, I won the Wimbledon women’s singles title, and we had so much fun dancing together at the ball.
#HistoryMatters
📷: Alamy
Six of the Original 9, who signed $1 contracts in September of 1970 to pave the way for women’s professional tennis as we know it today.
It’s an honor to be recognized at the
#USOpen
tonight.
It’s incredibly brave that Naomi Osaka has revealed her truth about her struggle with depression.
Right now, the important thing is that we give her the space and time she needs.
We wish her well.
The unity displayed by the members of the Spanish national team both on the field and off is to be applauded.
Voices joined together are harder to ignore, and their bravery sets the standard for others to follow.
Here are my thoughts on the Novak Djokovic default.
First I hope the line judge is okay.
The rule is the rule. It is unfortunate for everyone involved, but in this specific situation the default was the right call.
#USOpen
I would never ask anyone to stop fighting for equality. In everything she does, Serena shines a light on what all of us must fight for in order to achieve equality for all.
My friend Caster Semenya is unequivocally female. Forcing women w/naturally high testosterone to give up ownership of their bodies & take drugs to compete in sport is barbaric, dangerous, and discriminatory. I stand behind her and hope she prevails.
#IAAF
#ad
@JohnnieWalkerUS
and I are celebrating women’s equality in sports.
During the 50th Anniversary of Title IX, 5 billboards featuring my words of inspiration will appear on the way to the grand slam tennis in NYC to uplift the next generation of women leaders.
#FirstStrides
Dolly Parton donated $1M to help develop the Moderna Covid vaccine, and her
@dollyslibrary
program, a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5, has gifted over 172 million books.
Thank you,
@DollyParton
, for being you!
To the women who lead
To the women who change the game
To the women who use their platforms for good
To the women who are raising future women leaders with confidence, equality & guts.
And to all who fight for a better world for girls & women.
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
!
It takes bravery to live an authentic life. While I was not able to come out as a member of the
#LGBTQ
community on my own terms, if you’re ready & can safely do so, then I support you! And if you’re not quite there yet, I support you exactly where you are.
#NationalComingOutDay
Thank you, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, for your courage in sharing your truth, which has given so many others the strength to share theirs. You will be remembered for generations as we unite behind each person brave enough to do as you did.
#BelieveSurvivors
Thinking of Venus Williams on her special day! 🎉
She is the first Black woman in the Open Era to rank No. 1 in singles, and has played in 89 Grand Slams, the most ever by any player.
It was such a special day in
#Wimbledon
's Royal Box with some of Britain’s best Olympians.
It was especially memorable to chat with a few of the Lionesses.
The future of women’s sports is bright and filled with so many young, talented, and passionate athletes.
Today is our dear friend and tennis legend
@ChrissieEvert
's birthday.
Please join me in sending her some cheer, love, and support on her special day. 🩷
Thrilled to hear that l've been named to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2024, in the Sports Entertainment category.
Such an honor that I am the first woman athlete to receive this distinction.
Thank you.
Today is the last day in which a woman has never been Vice President of the United States.
In less than 24 hours, Kamala Harris will become the first woman to hold this role.
#InaugurationDay
Tennis followed by cake, baked by my talented niece,
@larabeesays
, with my wonderful family.
Couldn't ask for more. I am so lucky.
80, I'm ready for you.
65 years ago today, the 1st Barbie went on display at the American Toy Fair.
Ruth Handler created Barbie as a symbol of freedom & possibility for girls.
It's an honor to have my own
#Barbie
in the Inspiring Women collection.
Thank you,
@Mattel
.
Life is fragile & each day is a gift. Today I am 78 years young.
Feeling grateful for the love & support of family, friends, & all of you, because relationships are everything.
Heading into this next year with energy, renewed hope & goals both big & small.
I’m not done yet!
1 in 4 girls and 1 in 6 boys will be the victim of sexual abuse by age 18. Very few of these kids will report, & there are a million reasons why. We must do all we can to help victims feel safe enough to share their stories w/others, including law enforcement.
#BelieveSurvivors
September 11 is a day marked by deep sadness, but also a day full of heroes. Some wore uniforms. Some did not.
As the child of a firefighter, the courage of each 9/11/2001 hero will forever impact me.
We remember every life lost and we celebrate their memories.
#NeverForget
I am disappointed by today’s decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sports, which will prevent Caster Semenya from competing as her authentic self.
@caster800m
, I stand with you.
Honored to have received the BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement Award tonight in Birmingham. What a wonderful ride it’s been and I’m not done yet!
#SPOTY
#BBCSPOTY
A brave & impactful move by
@naomiosaka
, in support of the protest movement moving through the sports world.
She was to play in the semis tomorrow.
Athletes using platforms for good means so much.
Don’t remain silent.
#BlackLivesMatter
Happy birthday to my friend, the legendary
@Martina
: 18 Grand Slam singles titles, 31 major women's doubles titles, and 10 major mixed doubles titles. 🎉
#champion
Kamala Harris has made history as the first Black woman to become VP.
She is also the first person of South Asian descent to hold the role.
She will become the highest-ranking woman ever to serve in government.
The future is bright, indeed.
#Election2020
#Trailblazer
The gold standard for presenters.
The GOAT, herself.
An inspiration for all who wish to follow in the footsteps of her 30-year career.
We will miss you, Sue Barker.
#Wimbledon
Hate in all its forms, which is rampant throughout the United States, will not be tolerated. We stand with the Jewish community today and everyday, and echo the cries of the majority of Americans for common sense gun laws. This must end.
Australia’s women’s & men’s national soccer teams will earn the same pay as part of a history-making new pay structure. And all commercial revenues associated w/both teams will be split evenly.
#EqualPay
is possible! Looking forward to following the story.
Stacey Abrams has been nominated for this year's Nobel Peace Prize for her work to promote nonviolent change via the ballot box.
Her historical efforts changed the trajectory of the U.S.
The perfect start to
#BlackHistoryMonth
!
#BHM
At just 19 years old,
@Bandreescu_
shows a level of maturity well beyond her years. This is how women should treat each other. Her empathy and support for Serena were admirable. Competitors and women supporting women!
#RC19
22 Grand Slam titles, World No. 1 for a record 377 weeks, Olympic gold medalist, and the only tennis player ever to achieve the Golden Slam.
Happy birthday to my friend, the great champion, Stefanie Graf!
The mental and physical marathon of a 5-hour Grand Slam final requires grit, guts, spirit, & determination.
Congratulations to
@RafaelNadal
on his 21st Grand Slam!
What a comeback!