Serena Williams - why did she enter Wimbledon?

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Surely not for the money. For the love of tennis and the winning buzz? Or was she being a bit delusional or arrogant to think she could be a top class sportsperson at 44. She was one of the worlds best and highest achieving athletes - her tennis legacy is unmatched.
AIBU to think she should not have entered Wimbledon?

For the enjoyment I assume.
Why do you think she shouldnt have entered?

The same reason Jimmy White enters the snooker championships I guess, because it's their sport, and fans like to see them even if there is no real chance of winning. They enjoy it and can clearly be competitive at the highest level.

Sport is far more than just playing to win.

She had a bet with her sister. We all know in a situation like that you've just got to see it through!

Presumably just turning up with a branded headband of some sort probably pays for a new house.

And her kids got to see her out there?

Maybe she just likes strawberries?
I know I do.

Because she can? Why should she not?

Why do you think she shouldn’t?

For her ego, to show her kids what she was great at 10-20 years ago. Completely ridiculous she was given a wildcard in my opinion, an insult to the rest of the players, and makes Wimbledon look like an exhibition for has-been players, not one of the 4 top tennis tournaments. Glad she lost. If she wants to come back on the tour and work hard and earn her ranking through playing low level tournaments, fine, she can do that. But asking for and accepting a wildcard isn't the way to go. I'm surprised Wimbledon even offered her one.

I don’t think she should have done, OP - she ‘s had her chance, and taking a wild card entry was taking it away from a younger, more deserving player for whom it could have been life-changing. A bit selfish IMO.

My FIL, who I watched the game with, thought it was about trying to defy the natural aging process, linked to her use of and public promotion in the US of a weight loss jab.

Money and her ego. She was ungracious in defeat against a young girl who played so well although all the commentators talked about was Serena.

I think you are all being unfair.
It isn't as if she was walked all over and went down 6-1 6-1. She was worthy of being there, and the crowd enjoyed it. And now Maya really has a memory of playing and winning on centre court.

I believe it had something to do with wanting to play in the Olympics? I need to google but I’m sure I read that somewhere.

I think good for her for entering, she put up a good fight against a decent player and gave the audience an enjoyable match. No she wasn’t her former self. She looked slow and found it difficult to move around the court, but nonetheless the fact that it was a good contest shows she had a reason to be there.

Completely agree. And the sycophantic fawning commentary was just cringe. You'd barely have known Joint was playing

Would you say the same about a white woman?

Would you ask the same question if they did?

What a disgusting thing to say. How dare you accuse me of racism for expressing a perfectly valid opinion.

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Personally think she’s earned her right to a wild card place so don’t have a problem with it. Was just seeking insight as to her motivation

Because she could and she wanted to. I would guess she wanted to because she loves it!

Because she's still competitive, loves tennis and probably wanted to see how well her middle aged body could cope against a youngster.
I was surprised she wasn't beaten in two sets. Really interesting match. Pleased for Joint though.

I didn’t make any accusations. I asked a perfectly reasonable question. I’m going to guess from that reaction that you wouldn’t?

That's a lot of hate for a woman who was one of the most successful players in tennis. Never see the same for men on here.