Ivanka Trump Defends Serena Williams After Being Snubbed by French Open

Ivanka Trump is speaking in defense of Serena Williams.

The 36-year-old tennis player, formerly ranked No. 1 by the Women’s Tennis Association when she left to give birth to her daughter Alexis in 2017, is now at No. 453 in the ranking because of her 14-month hiatus.

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As a result, French Open organizers announced that they are following guidelines and declining to seed her at the tournament.

“This is ridiculous. @SerenaWilliams is a formidable athlete (best ever!) and loving new mother. No person should ever be penalized professionally for having a child! The #WTA should change this rule immediately. #FrenchOpen,” Ivanka said on Twitter on Thursday (May 24).

See her tweet below.