Serena says Sharapova showed courage in taking responsibility: "I think, like everyone else said, Most people were surprised and shocked by Maria, but at the same time, I think most people were happy that she was upfront and very honest, and showed a lot of courage to admit to what she had done and what she had neglected to look at... With that being said, she’s taking responsibility, which she admitted she is willing to do and ready to do...and I just hope for the best for everyone in that situation..." Williams did not ask tennis officials to demonstrate special treatment toward the Russian.
