Jodie Burrage Receives Support After Online Abuse
Published 20h ago · Latest report 3h ago
Affects United Kingdom and India
British tennis player Jodie Burrage received support from the WTA after facing online death threats.
British tennis player Jodie Burrage received death threats and online abuse following her first-round defeat at a tournament in India. The WTA offered her staff support and counseling in Chennai after she played her first top-tier singles match in 16 months.
- The tournamentThe match took place at a WTA event in Chennai, India.
- The timelineThe defeat marked her return to the main singles tour after a 16-month absence.
Why it matters
Professional athletes frequently face severe online harassment and threats from disgruntled gamblers and spectators following losses. Sports governing bodies have increasingly had to step in to provide welfare and security support to protect players from digital abuse.
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What outlets agree on
Jodie Burrage received death threats and online abuse on social media following her defeat in India, prompting the WTA to offer her staff support.
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- The GuardianJodie Burrage offered support by WTA after death threats and online abuse3h ago · open ↗
- BBC SportDeath threats for Briton Burrage on WTA Tour return20h ago · open ↗
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