The Rainbow Laces initiative was designed to raise awareness of inclusion in sport and has been endorsed by scores of athletes, including those in the English Premier League.
Speaking to the media after his straight-sets loss to Kyrgios, Broady said he wanted to show his support for the campaign. The 28-year-old Brit also said the absence of openly gay players on the ATP tour had made it important for him to take a stand.
Broady added that he had received a lot of support from the LGBTQ community over the years, which prompted him to return the favor.
The Brit also wore a colorful ensemble that matched well with his rainbow-colored laces.
Liam Broady doesn’t feel there’s homophobia in ATP locker room, says it’s “pretty rubbish” that male sportsmen can’t be openly gay
During the press conference, Liam Broady dismissed the notion that there could be prejudice against gay players in the ATP locker room. He also pointed out how A-League footballer Josh Cavallo coming out last year helped spread awareness about issues pertaining to gay sportsmen.
The Brit also asserted that people shouldn’t be forced to come out against their will.
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