“Don’t appreciate how Venus Williams is neglected” – Tennis fans miffed as Serena Williams set to be sole athlete honored with CFDA Fashion Icon Award
Serena Williams recently revealed that she will be feted by the jury at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York on November 8. Several tennis fans were displeased with the decision citing the pervasive negligence of Venus Williams’ contributions to the sport.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion has focussed her efforts on her independent clothing line “S by Serena” ever since her retirement in 2022. Serena Williams was also very popular for her tennis outfits during her playing days. With that context, it makes a lot of sense for the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) to honor her with their “Fashion Icon Award”.
Several fans took to social media in support of the seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams. One fan opined that this should have been a joint award, celebrating both the sisters’ contributions to the sport.
“I think this should’ve been a joint celebration of both Venus [Williams] and Serena’s contribution to bringing the black fashion into mainstream sports. Don’t appreciate how Venus is neglected in moments of celebration and honour,” the user tweeted.
