A pregnant Serena Williams watches the action at the French Open. Photo / Getty
By Claire Cohen
Serena Williams is facing a backlash, after saying that giving birth will make her a 'real woman'.
The 35-year-old, who is due to give birth to her first child with fiance Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, next month, has angered fans with the remarks made during an
interview with Australian newspaper the Herald Sun.
"I have so much respect for so many women [for giving birth],' Williams said. "I am about to be a real woman now, you know? It's going to be something incredibly impressive to go through."
Her comments have drawn criticism, with social media users accusing her of having a 'narrow' world view and questioning whether she thinks those who are unable to have children - or choose not to - are not "real women".
