#1
#1 out of 1100.00%
sports3h ago
Greg Slade hopes to inspire other gay men after positive response to coming out
- Greg Slade publicly came out as gay ahead of the Australian Open, receiving overwhelmingly positive support.
- He says he was inspired by peers who recently came out and hopes to encourage others to feel confident being themselves.
- Slade notes there are few openly gay male players in professional tennis and aims to be part of broader change.
- He has pledged to work with Pride in Tennis to increase LGBTQ+ visibility in the sport.
- The announcement followed similar posts by Joao Lucas Reis da Silva and Mika Brunold, which motivated Slade to share his story.
- Slade reflected on the privilege of speaking out while competing at grand slams and his desire to help others.
- He hopes his openness signals a future where coming out is non-issue for players.
- Slade said messages from fans show support at the club level beyond top-ranked players.
- Slade’s comments came with regard to support around the Australian Open and its related events.
- The story emphasizes broader LGBTQ+ visibility in tennis and sport.
Vote 0