In 2001 , her father said the family was the subject of racial slurs . Neither Venus Williams or Serena has played in the tournament since . Venus Williams Williams says playing shows the world you can be strong in the face of intolerance .
In 2001 , her father said the family was the subject of racial slurs . Neither Serena or Venus Williams has played in the tournament since . Serena Williams says playing shows the world you can be strong in the face of intolerance .