Victims of sexual assault face double standards by USTA in trying to keep crucial evidence and witness testimonies from lawsuit proceedings

USTA shows double standards as they try to hide main evidence in the form of Pam Shriver.

Victims of sexual assault face double standards by USTA in trying to keep crucial evidence and witness testimonies from lawsuit proceedings

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The U.S Tennis Association has been making strides in the world as they recently celebrated 50 years of women’s equality and empowerment, trying for equal pay. While they have done so much for the women, the organization has also been accused of not protecting a coach sexually assaulting a junior tennis player. 

Kylie McKenzie, a 24-year-old American, sued the USTA for not protecting her from one of their coaches. As a junior player, McKenzie had trained with the USTA and their coaches. She claimed that the organization failed to protect her from a coach who had inappropriately touched her after a practice back in 2018. (She was 19 years old). 

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There have been various attempts from the Americans to sue the company, but all were in vain. Pam Shriver, a survivor of sexual assault herself, testifies for the young American, as she had a few strong words against one of the top lawyers of USTA. Shriver revealed that the coach had warned the youngster about taking any further actions.

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However, it came to light that USTA is trying to persuade the judge to discount Shriver’s statement, claiming that she has no direct knowledge of the incident. Fans were quick to point out the double standard of USTA, as the organization tries hard to keep away strong evidence against them. 

Pam Shriver connects with other sexual assault survivors, as she feels a pull to support women in need

Sexual Assault survivor Pam Shriver revealed to support other women who have been traumatized. She also brought light to what it is to be a player with an unprofessional coach. 

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Shriver said to the New York Times:

In the end, I feel a real pull to support and give some perspective to what it’s like to be a player and have a coaching situation, not be professional. I feel like supporting young women who have been traumatized.
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Despite these statements from the 21-time Doubles Grand Slam champion, the USTA continues to try to convince the judge to disregard her opinions. Recently, Shriver opened up about a coach sexually assaulting her, and with this, she has decided to help the ones in need. The player doesn’t mind if the women’s tennis gets hurt at the risk of helping other women, as she tries to help out the ones suffering from an assault.

This is an ongoing investigation, as no official reply has come from the head about the plan. With the USTA doing anything to cover their tracks, the judge has the decision in their hands, as they are yet to give the verdict.

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