Game, set and match to Venus Williams for this stunning return to a stupid press question
On Friday, Venus Williams and Jamie Murray won their opening Wimbledon doubles match and had to face the press.
One mindnumbingly stupid question got the scathing response it deserved.
This response from Venus Williams was brilliant 😅
"What kind of question is that?!" 💬#BBCTennis #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/4e0LozWd9c
— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) July 2, 2022
“Are you going to write a good article or just a halfway decent one?”
Tweeters brought the love.
i love you Venus Williams pic.twitter.com/MnQQ4rjoBI
— alex (@alex_abads) July 2, 2022
I reiterate, the literal stupidest questions in the history of sports journalism are almost all found in international tennis. It is not feature, it is not bug, it is tradition. https://t.co/5rO0LdOhZV
— Shiv Ramdas Traing To Rite Buk (@nameshiv) July 2, 2022
Having interviewed Venus and Serena, let me say that all my prep was about NOT getting this response. https://t.co/fgU1n6ej45
— Tressie McMillan Cottom (@tressiemcphd) July 2, 2022
The man literally asked Venus Williams if she is there for the experience. Venus Williams! The Venus Williams!!!!! https://t.co/ZPDl5BbLDi
— Busy Royals Brazen Hussy (@ArchiesServants) July 2, 2022
When the hair flip starts, it's too late. Savage answer. https://t.co/tBzOVrW1Zq
— Maria M. Cornelius (@mmcornelius) July 2, 2022
We can’t argue with Gary Taphouse.
The answer was way more respectful than the question deserved. https://t.co/KP39T3QavD
— Gary Taphouse (@garytaphouse) July 2, 2022
Journalists, take note.
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