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Caroline Garcia Rejects $270K Betting Deal for Values

12/8/2025

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Caroline Garcia, the retired French tennis player, declined $270,000 sponsorship from a betting company for her podcast, prioritizing values over money.
She said the deal would undermine her safe platform for tennis discussions.
She cites betting as a source of pressure and abuse for athletes.
Garcia, an 11-time WTA champion, says accepting betting money would contradict her mission to promote authentic stories and a healthy sport.

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Caroline Garcia, the retired French tennis player, declined $270,000 sponsorship from a betting company for her podcast, prioritizing values over money.
She said the deal would undermine her safe platform for tennis discussions.
She cites betting as a source of pressure and abuse for athletes.
Garcia, an 11-time WTA champion, says accepting betting money would contradict her mission to promote authentic stories and a healthy sport.