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Serena Williams brands Ilie Nastase comments 'racist' and backs investigation

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Serena Williams says Ilie Nastase's recent comments about her unborn child are "racist" and has offered her full support to an International Tennis Federation investigation.

Nastase, a former world number one and Grand Slam champion, was heard speculating whether Williams' child would be "Chocolate with milk?"

"It disappoints me to know we live in a society where people like Ilie Nastase can make such racist comments towards myself and my unborn child," Williams said in a statement on social media.

More to follow.