[LindsayRulez]

I know this is the topic of every other thread, but I have to say this...

I was just flipping through the channels and on CNN there was a headline that read "Sister of Venus, Serena Williams Shot to Death" - at first I thought they meant Serena was shot, and I nearly had a heart attack, I swear. I broke into tears. I turned the volume up and they were saying that it was in fact Yotunde, a sister of Venus and Serena, that was shot. Right now I am in complete shock - I don't know how this could have happened.

Venus and Serena have never been my favorites, but as I have followed their careers over the last few years, they never cease to impress me. And one reason for this is the all-around lives they lead, not only with careers, but their amazing family life. I love to see the 3 or 4 Williams/Price sisters in the front row of V/S's matches, it brings a warmness to my heart. V/S always thank their family members first - and who can blame them.

This puts everything in such a different perspective. I'm here at college worrying about grades while someone was just killed. I know how Venus and Serena feel, as my mom died when I was 16. My heart goes out to them...and I want them to know that even if they never return to tennis, they've left their mark on this world, and not only because of their amazing display of tennis.

God bless her soul.

 

[SanTaureau Fan]

It seems some medias are almost doing it on purpose it's so annoying. If you read an headline quickly it's very easy with the emotions to be confused at first. I mean, is it that hard to make the headline, "Yetunde Price, sister of Venus and Serena, etc...", it would be more respectful.

 

[Paneru]

I know this is the topic of every other thread, but I have to say this...

I was just flipping through the channels and on CNN there was a headline that read "Sister of Venus, Serena Williams Shot to Death" - at first I thought they meant Serena was shot, and I nearly had a heart attack, I swear. I broke into tears. I turned the volume up and they were saying that it was in fact Yotunde, a sister of Venus and Serena, that was shot. Right now I am in complete shock - I don't know how this could have happened.

Venus and Serena have never been my favorites, but as I have followed their careers over the last few years, they never cease to impress me. And one reason for this is the all-around lives they lead, not only with careers, but their amazing family life. I love to see the 3 or 4 Williams/Price sisters in the front row of V/S's matches, it brings a warmness to my heart. V/S always thank their family members first - and who can blame them.

This puts everything in such a different perspective. I'm here at college worrying about grades while someone was just killed. I know how Venus and Serena feel, as my mom died when I was 16. My heart goes out to them...and I want them to know that even if they never return to tennis, they've left their mark on this world, and not only because of their amazing display of tennis.

God bless her soul.

God be with them all.

 

[gweeny]

I doubt that they will quit tennis because of this. They have always been brave, courageous women. However, I agree with most of what you say.

 

[lizchris]

The only media organization that has been responsible about this tragedy is the Fox News Channel. They were very clear in saying that it was the older sister of Venus and Serena and not Venus or Serena.

 

[Paneru]

The only media organization that has been responsible about this tragedy is the Fox News Channel. They were very clear in saying that it was the older sister of Venus and Serena and not Venus or Serena.

I think it was in the way it was worded.
I saw it at the beginning when it first broke while flicking through channels. At first, my eye saw oldest sister of Serena and I thought it was Venus who had been shot.

 

[Tennisfan-Mtl]

I made the same mistake...The way they phrased it was VERY confusing....

 

[Mase]

Sensationalism sucks.

 

[LindsayRulez]

I didn't mean to make it sound like I thought they would quit tennis, even though that would be their decision.

However, I doubt they'll be back for a while - you can't blame them.

 

[tennisIlove09]

I don't think they will be back before Australia. Maybe Miami.

 

[tenn_ace]

I know this is the topic of every other thread, but I have to say this...

I was just flipping through the channels and on CNN there was a headline that read "Sister of Venus, Serena Williams Shot to Death" - at first I thought they meant Serena was shot, and I nearly had a heart attack, I swear. I broke into tears. I turned the volume up and they were saying that it was in fact Yotunde, a sister of Venus and Serena, that was shot. Right now I am in complete shock - I don't know how this could have happened.

Venus and Serena have never been my favorites, but as I have followed their careers over the last few years, they never cease to impress me. And one reason for this is the all-around lives they lead, not only with careers, but their amazing family life. I love to see the 3 or 4 Williams/Price sisters in the front row of V/S's matches, it brings a warmness to my heart. V/S always thank their family members first - and who can blame them.

This puts everything in such a different perspective. I'm here at college worrying about grades while someone was just killed. I know how Venus and Serena feel, as my mom died when I was 16. My heart goes out to them...and I want them to know that even if they never return to tennis, they've left their mark on this world, and not only because of their amazing display of tennis.

God bless her soul.

same happened to me just a minute ago... I ditto your post, LindsayRulez

 

[VSFan1 aka Joshua L.]

My prayers are with them........and I don't pray often.

 

[baleineau]

BBC headline earlier was: "Williams sister shot dead" accompanied by a picture of Venus and Serena together.

They've since changed it. Terribly sensationalist and disrespectful.

 

[selesfan]

How sad

 

[RIPwtaworld]

You're right, Lindsayrules, it does put things into perspective - I sit here worrying about the stupidest, most trivial things, while the Price/Williams family is dealing with the murder of a family member. I can't even put into words how sad this is - especially for Yetunde's kids - I wonder what will happen to them.

 

[polishprodigy]

for Williams family.

Why was she shot to death?

 

[lizchris]

They say because of a confrontation she and her male passnger had with some people in the street where she was killed.

 

[selesvie]

same over here.i taught it meant both of them of either one of them.
they should put her sister name then venus and serena.