Serena Williams, the world's reigning No. 1 women's singles player, expressed her amazement at the news while graciously praising Sharapova for taking full responsibility for her actions, the New York Times reports.

Two women recently attended Serena William's Australian Open match in yellow body paint and blackface.

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