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Katie Wilson

Film director apologises to Venus and Serena Williams after 'race row' backlash

Award-winning film director Jane Campion has apologised to tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams after saying they “don’t play against the guys like I do”.

The 67-year-old New Zealander made the “thoughtless” comments – which were branded “racist” by some fans - as she accepted a Critics Choice Award on Sunday.

But she later issued a statement saying sorry for her remarks following a public backlash.

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