British tennis player reveals “the norm” yet shocking online bullying

2025-06-17 08:39:02

(MENAFN) British tennis player Katie Boulter revealed the shocking scale and severity of the online abuse she faces. After losing a first-set tie-break at the French Open, she began receiving death threats and extremely disturbing messages, including wishes for cancer and threats against her family.

Despite rallying to win the match, the abusive messages kept coming. Boulter shared screenshots of her private inbox a news agency, describing such abusive content as “the norm” for players. She expressed concern about the growing volume and intensity of the abuse, especially its impact on younger athletes.

At 28, Boulter said early in her career, comments about her appearance felt personal, but over time the abuse has escalated in both frequency and severity. She noted the difficulty in distinguishing genuine threats from empty words, adding to the emotional toll.

Boulter’s openness sheds light on the darker side of professional sports, where players increasingly face online harassment amid intense public scrutiny.

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