WATCH | 'I will stop fighting inequality the day I'm in my grave': Serena Williams
Serena Williams is determined to continue fighting for equality, despite calls that she should focus only on tennis.
During a press conference after her loss to Simona Halep in the Wimbledon women's final on Saturday, Williams was asked about a comment made by tennis icon Billie Jean King.
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King reportedly said Serena had a lot going on, including her fight against inequality, and suggested that if she wanted to continue winning at tennis in the next year and a half, she should focus only on the sport.
In response, Serena said she would not stop the fight until she was six feet under.
Go OFF @serenawilliams!! ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/SkQC5tCoIB
— Arlan 👊🏾 (@ArlanWasHere) July 13, 2019
King denied asking Williams to give up fighting inequality.
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.
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) July 13, 2019