Lois Boisson makes a controversial statement: “She is just a black woman”, which earned her a suspension of a month. The ITF could extend its sanction to two months and inflict a fine of $ 100,000, leaving fans in shock. The reaction of drink laws and the solidarity of Coco Gauff.
The recent controversy in the tennis world has shaken fans, following the words of drink laws after its defeat in the Roland-Garros semi-finals against Coco Gauff. Following her controversial remarks: “It is only a black woman”, Boisson was suspended for a month, but the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said that it could extend this suspension to two months and inflict a fine of $ 100,000 on the player, an unprecedented sanction on the professional circuit.
This measure shocked tennis fans, as no one had ever received such a severe sanction for such an incident. Reactions on social networks have been mixed, many wondering if ITF’s response was not too severe.
In the middle of the media storm, the reaction of drinking laws was unexpected. Visibly turned upside down and in tears, the player expressed her regrets, believing that she made a mistake. “I feel very bad because of what I said, and it hurts to see how all this affected coconut,” she said in a later interview. The drink reaction triggered a wave of support, especially from Coco Gauff, who, despite the hurtful words of his opponent, decided to speak publicly.
Gauff has been mature and understanding by declaring: “If ITF decides to pardon laws, I think it will be the right decision. It doesn’t matter what she said, I didn’t take her personally. We all make mistakes. This statement has touched fans even more, because it highlighted humanity and generosity of the young American.
Boisson laws, visibly moved by the support of Gauff, melted in tears, recognizing having made an error by addressing his opponent. This situation has changed his relationship with the tennis community and taught him how words can influence people and decisions taken in tense situations.
The ITF has not yet made a final decision, but this episode has sparked a debate on the management of the discipline in professional tennis and the importance of empathy and forgiveness.
