This happened to Serena Williams as well. Looks like some people can't help themselves, this is normal to them. However, I wasn't expecting this from CNN at all.
Unbelievable!
I'm not going to read the article, just as you said, there's no need for that. I just wish someone would do something, so these cases won't repeat. After a while people will think this is normal. We should avoid that.
RE: More media lunacy - this time from CNN