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Angry Gamblers Threaten WTA Players Amid Safety Concerns
10/23/2025
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Story summary
- A study of 1.6 million posts found that 40% of comments directed at WTA players came from angry gamblers.
- Coco Gauff (American tennis player) and Iga Swiatek (Polish tennis player) described mental distress caused by online threats.
- The WTA and ITF are addressing the issue by reporting cases to law enforcement and banning offenders.
- Emma Raducanu faced a stalker during a match, highlighting safety concerns at live events.
