Back to the Future

Serena Williams is back at the U.S. Open, and while two years have passed, some things have remained the same. In 2009, after threatening to shove a ball down a linepersons throat in a profane tirade, Serena was placed on a two-year probation at Grand Slam events.

Serena could have said that she got carried away and lost her cool in an emotional moment and had closure. Instead, she deflected responsibility and denied reality. Serena was asked what she remembered most about the match.

I, along with the rest of the world, remember a verbal assault, but she replied, "I just remember I lost and that was that. I got really popular. A lot of people were telling me they thought I was super cool."

When asked by Patrick McEnroe about what she learned from the incident, she replied, "I don’t think about it, are you still thinking about it?"

Serena is one of the best women’s players of all time, but from this example, it seems she needs some intense therapy to address her propensity to violence and delusion.

Grow up Serena.

Winners devoid of character are quickly forgotten. Champions have integrity and their legend endures as much for who they are as for what they have done.

Serena … how do you want to be remembered?