(CNN) The unfair treatment displayed toward Serena Williams at the US Open is further proof that, in tennis, women are subjected to a double standard. Gibson faced racism as a trailblazing black woman, with hecklers at her first tennis match in Forest Hills on August 29, 1950, shouting "Beat the n-----!" At Saturday's match, umpire Carlos Ramos issued Williams a warning for allegedly receiving illegal coaching through hand gestures. But I'm going to continue to fight for women," Williams saidOther players have notably found fault with Ramos. The penalty against Serena Williams is evidence that black women still face an uphill battle, and we have a lot of work left to do if we are to be a society of equals.

Source: CNN September 09, 2018 20:37 UTC