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Serena Williams defends Nike after maternity pay controversy

Serena Williams won her first match of the French Open on Monday, appearing in a Nike collaboration. The cape-like jacket had the French words for “champion,” “queen,” “goddess” and “mother” printed on it. After the match, Williams defended her longtime sponsor, which has recently been criticized by other female athletes for reducing sponsorship payments during and after pregnancy. Michelle Miller reports. Source

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