The Supreme Court ruled Friday that same-sex couples are guaranteed the right to marry, prompting much rejoicing from tennis players, writers and fans on social media.
Martina Navratilova commented on how much has changed over the past year:
Last year on June 26th, my wife Julia’s birthday , DOMA was overturned. This year Same Sex Marriage is a right for all of us- yeah!!!!
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) June 26, 2015
Billie Jean King stated quite simply:
Equality For All!
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) June 26, 2015
Mardy Fish was a proud ally:
Congratulations to all who can live their lives they way they choose! Proud day! @AthleteAlly
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) June 26, 2015
New York Times tennis reporter Ben Rothenberg chimed in:
Yay, America! Amazing how swiftly gay rights have moved in this decade. Love is love, and that’s now the law from sea to glittering sea.
— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) June 26, 2015
Former pro tennis player Rennae Stubbs celebrated:
Thank you @POTUS !! Words are not enough ! 🌈 https://t.co/YstGbfzwk6
— rennae stubbs (@rennaestubbs) June 26, 2015
The San Diego Aviators World Team Tennis franchise added:
#LoveWins https://t.co/lu9AI2P6tp
— San Diego Aviators (@SDAVIATORS) June 26, 2015
