Paula Badosa bites the dust as controversial take on Venus and Serena Williams’ long-running feud angers fans

“There is still a perception that women’s tennis is not as valuable as men’s tennis.” – Venus Williams And Serena Williams to have has long advocated for gender pay equality in tennis. Once Venus revealed herself, it was always a dream for her and her sister to win tournaments like WimbledonWhen she finally achieved her dream in 2000, she discovered there was a £47,500 ($61,214.6) gap in the prize money of the men’s and women’s singles champions. It’s been a long battle for them since then, but Paula Badosa’s recent statement on the same has angered fans.

According to Queen V“Sport reflects life and life reflects sport.“She believes that the lack of equality and equal opportunities in tennis is a”symptom of the obstacles“that women all over the world face.”Sexism is not a women’s problem, just as racism is not a black problem.” said Venus. She strongly believes that when women thrive, the family thrives and the economy of the entire world thrives. Like her, Serena Williams has also used her platform to advocate for equal pay.

She thinks, “Women should be seen the same way.” Spanish tennis star Paula Badosa, however, has a slightly different take on the subject. Badosa shared some interesting thoughts on the topic of equal pay in tennis in a recent interview. The 26-year-old star stated: “i have always been terribly clearly that we are what we produce, regardless of our gender.“

She added: “Are there differences? Maybe, but because men’s tennis generates more than women’s tennis. In my sport it’s even more equal than in others.“Well, her contradictory statement with that of Williams’ sisters has recently caused a stir. honestly There has been quite a bit of controversy among tennis fans. Here is what the fans had to say about this issue.

Frustrated fans are taking Paula Badosa to task over her recent statements about gender equality in tennis

During that same interview, Badosa cited an example from the fashion world make a comparison about how she thinks it works in today’s world.”Just as in the fashion world, for example, the opposite happens between male and female models,” Badosa said, explaining that it’s more about players getting what they generate than anything else. One fan who reflected on this wrote: “The model argument is ridiculous. Does she know that exceptions do not make the rule?!”

Badosa has previously praised Billie Jean King for her efforts to bring equality to the sport of racquetball. She once admitted that with all those efforts who have been made by those tennis greats over the years, she thinks “we are on track.” Her recent statement, “It doesn’t bother me that if the best tennis players generate more, they deserve it proportionally“made some fans wonder,”Does Paula Badosa ever stop talking?“

Paula Badosa admitted that there is a clear difference in the way WTA stars think about this topic, but she believes: “There is a real resonance“that makes her feel”very proud“. After hearing this, another fan wrote: “I feel like screaming into a pillow.“

Even Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka have spoken about gender equality several times in their careers. The recent statement by the Belarusian “I prefer watching men’s tennis to women’s tennis, I think there is more strategy involved and it is more interesting to watch,” caused a similar controversy in the tennis world.

However, Swiatek has always stressed that women’s tennis carries the same emotions as men’s tennis and that there are few things that fans can only find at the WTA. Even Jessica Pegula has often spoken publicly about the issue of equal prize money. However, according to one fan: “First Sabs, then Iga, now Paula..lol this generation is doing everything they can to dismantle generations of sacrifice and fight for equality. Don’t they understand that they are the beneficiaries of all the work + sacrifice in the name of equality?!“

The former world No. 2 has won $6,612,105 in career prize money so farAfter hearing her statement, a fan tweeted: “I mean, she’s free to refuse the prize money if she feels that way. Let Tsitsipas make the big money.Share your thoughts on this burning issue in the tennis world.