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Tennis Stars Fight Back Against Rising Online Abuse

6/12/2025

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Tennis players are grappling with a surge in online abuse, with nearly half of 12,000 abusive posts last year aimed at them, often fueled by sports betting. Prominent athletes like Jessica Pegula and Gael Monfils have bravely spoken out against this troubling trend, which continues to threaten player mental health and tarnish the sport's image.

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Tennis players are grappling with a surge in online abuse, with nearly half of 12,000 abusive posts last year aimed at them, often fueled by sports betting. Prominent athletes like Jessica Pegula and Gael Monfils have bravely spoken out against this troubling trend, which continues to threaten player mental health and tarnish the sport's image.