Serena Williams wonders why she and her older sister Venus have played once each on Court 2 at Wimbledon this year—instead of Centre Court or Court 1.
After winning her second-round match Thursday on Court 2, four-time Wimbledon champion Serena was asked about being put in that venue, where five-time champion Venus won Monday. Each also has played one match on Centre Court this week.
“They like to put us on Court 2 -- me and Venus—for whatever reason,” Serena said. “I haven’t figured it out yet. Maybe one day we’ll figure it out.”
Told of Serena’s comments, tournament spokesman Johnny Perkins said there was no intentional snub, noting that several factors go into scheduling decisions, including TV broadcasting considerations, where players stand in the draw, and what ticket-buyers want to see.
“I don’t think it’s anything deliberate, clearly,” Perkins said. “It’s a hugely complex jigsaw puzzle. Everyone probably looks at it from their own point of view, so she’s obviously quite entitled to.”
The Williams sisters have combined to win nine of the last 11 Wimbledon singles championships, including Serena’s titles in 2009 and 2010.
“I don’t really think about it. I don’t make it a big issue,” Serena said about the scheduling. “I think at some point, maybe I should.”
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