Heather Watson speaks out against tennis sexism – three examples

It's not a tennis player's job to look cute, says the British star, as Serena Williams slaps down John McEnroe

Heather Watson
Heather Watson in action at Eastbourne
(Image credit: Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for LTA)

With Wimbledon less than a week away, British number two Heather Watson has hit out at the trolls who blight the women's game.

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