Alexis Ohanian's T-Shirt Shuts Down Serena Williams' Critics In Australian Open Win
Written by Black Voices on February 16, 2021
A distinguished member of Crew Serena flaunted his personal vogue fierceness on Tuesday on the Australian Open.
Alexis Ohanian cheered spouse Serena Williams’ victory to advance into the semifinals with a T-shirt that includes a photograph of the tennis star that learn, “Best Feminine Athlete.” However “Feminine” was crossed out.
The Reddit co-founder gave the impression to be answering doubters who wouldn’t think about Williams, the winner of 23 Grand Slam singles titles, as one of the best athlete, interval.
He elaborated on Twitter, lashing out at Madrid Open director and former professional Ion Tiriac, who recommended that Williams retire due to her age and weight.
“Good factor nobody listens to that racist sexist [clown] Ion Tiriac,” Ohanian tweeted, reiterating remarks he made in response to Tiriac’s remark that Williams ought to hold it up if “she had somewhat decency.”
Williams seemed spectacular in beating No. 2 seed Simona Halep, 6-3, 6-3, to earn a semifinal match towards nemesis Naomi Osaka. Williams joked she hadn’t felt so robust throughout lengthy rallies since “1926.”
Ohanian modeled his T-shirt for a tweet as nicely, including a smoochy face emjoi.
In her quarterfinal victory, Williams sported the one-legged catsuit she wore earlier on the Australian Open in honor of the late Olympic dash legend Florence Griffith Joyner, who was keen on comparable outfits on the observe.
However Ohanian fired his personal sartorial shot for Crew Serena. And he appeared to be taking part in to the digicam to indicate it off.
Williams’ hitting companion, Jarmere Jenkins, additionally wore a duplicate of the shirt.
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