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Serena Really Sorry This Time

'I admit when I'm wrong,' Williams says

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(Newser) – Serena Williams, who offered no apologies in her postmatch press conference Saturday, issued a statement today on her website reversing direction, the Los Angeles Times reports. “I want to sincerely apologize FIRST to the lines woman, Kim Clijsters, the USTA, and tennis fans everywhere for my inappropriate outburst,” the statement reads. “I'm a woman of great pride, faith, and integrity, and I admit when I'm wrong.”

"I need to make it clear to all young people that I handled myself inappropriately and it's not the way to act," wrote Williams, whose point penalty on match point gave a two-set semifinal victory to eventual champion Clijsters. "Win or lose, good call or bad call in any sport, in any manner."

Serena Williams.
Serena Williams.   (AP Photo)
Serena Williams argues with a line judge over a foot fault call during her match against Kim Clijsters.
Serena Williams argues with a line judge over a foot fault call during her match against Kim Clijsters.   (AP Photo)
Serena Williams.
Serena Williams.   (AP Photo)
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I need to make it clear to all young people that I handled myself inappropriately and it's not the way to act—win or lose, good call or bad call in any sport, in any manner. - Serena Williams

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RobN
Sep 14, 09 1:59 PM CDT
That's a pretty good statement and it really ought to be the end of it. Reply
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tameesha_sharpton
Sep 14, 09 2:48 PM CDT
very good statement, i wonder who wrote it ? you always get a better look at a person is made of when adversity strikes. actions do speak louder than words. had her chance to apologize yesterday and didn't see the need.
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nick
Sep 14, 09 3:11 PM CDT
"That's a pretty good statement and it really ought to be the end of it." ... That's what the Governor of South Carolina said.
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pwnage
Sep 14, 09 2:01 PM CDT
The Joe Wilson effect? :-) Reply
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Mad
Sep 15, 09 12:02 AM CDT
No, if she would've apologized to the lineswoman's subordinate co-worker, then posted a vid where she said she offered an apology, then take it back; that would be The Joe Wilson Effect
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