"If I did that, I would have gotten 20 years. Let's be honest. I would have gotten Grand Slams taken away from me."
"I've been put down so much, I don't want to bring anyone down. Men's tennis needs him."
"You would have heard about it in another multiverse."
"He's great for the sport."
In a recent interview, Serena Williams discussed the varying consequences male and female professional athletes face regarding doping violations. She specifically cited men's world No. 1 Jannik Sinner's three-month ban after two positive tests as an example of leniency that she believes would not be afforded to women. Williams emphasized her diligent efforts to maintain a clean record, highlighting that had she faced similar accusations, the fallout would have been more severe, possibly leading to a lengthy ban and loss of prestigious titles. She also expressed her support for Sinner, emphasizing his importance to the sport.
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