In this Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, file photo, United States’ Venus Williams answers a question at a press conference following her loss to sister Serena in the women’s singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia. Williams will show off her spring tennis clothing line at Madison Square Garden.
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Fired for Venus Williams remark, ex-commentator sues ESPN
A tennis commentator dropped by ESPN for a remark about Venus Williams during the Australian Open has sued the sports network for wrongful termination. Former tennis pro Doug Adler maintains he was describing Williams’ aggressive style last month as “guerrilla” tactics and not comparing her with a “gorilla.”