Serena Williams plays on Court 2. Some allege (of course) racism

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“They like to put us on Court 2, me and Venus, for whatever reason,’’ she said. “I haven’t figured it out yet. Maybe one day I’ll figure it out.’’

Meanwhile, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray all have played their first matches on Centre Court or Court 1.

“They’re never moved across,’’ Serena said. “Actually, Venus and I have won more Wimbledons by ourselves than a lot of the players. … So you know, at the end of the day, I don’t know. Like I said, they’re not going to change, doesn’t look like.’’

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But the All England Club at Wimbledon is known for its snootiness. They still want players in white, and are stuck in a time when tennis was exclusive. Whatever their real intentions and reasons, the club looks like a walking stereotype when it deals with the Williams sisters.

People don’t like to talk about this, but the truth is, there is an obvious racial element to the Williams sisters’ narrative in a sport that was seen for so long as a white, country club game. That is always an underlying thing surrounding them.

The truth is, last year was an outrage, an insult to Serena. And then she was put Court 2 again Thursday, after Venus was. Meanwhile, Lleyton Hewitt played Robin Soderling on Centre Court.

“Match scheduling at Wimbledon is a complex business and involves the referee and his experienced team in trying to achieve a fair and balanced draw from many competing interests and wishes, including the players,’’ the club said a statement. “There is certainly no intention to favor any player or players. …’’

Mumbo. Jumbo.

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