'I hope you get cancer' - Katie Boulter reveals scale of online abuse
Summary
Katie Boulter, a British tennis player, received threatening messages online after a match at the French Open. She shared these messages to highlight the abuse athletes face on social media, especially from people who bet on their games. Boulter emphasized the emotional toll this can have on players, particularly younger ones.Key Facts
- Katie Boulter received death threats and abusive messages after a French Open match.
- The messages included threats against her family and harmful wishes.
- Boulter shared these messages with BBC Sport to show the extent of online abuse players face.
- She mentioned that such abuse has become common and is especially concerning for younger players.
- Boulter believes much of the abuse comes from people who bet on tennis matches.
- She pointed out the difficulty in knowing which threats pose actual danger.
- Despite receiving messages after winning or losing, she tries to move on or avoid her direct messages.
- Statistics have been shared with BBC Sport to show the amount of abuse athletes receive online.
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