💨 Abstract

Katie Boulter, a British tennis player, revealed she received death threats during the French Open. She shared abusive messages targeting her and her family, many of which came from angry bettors. Boulter expressed concern about the impact of such abuse on younger players and advocated for better protection. Statistics show that in 2024, tennis players received about 8,000 abusive messages, with 40% linked to betting activities.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff