Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Caroline Garcia Rejects $270,000 Betting Deal for Tennis Insider Club Podcast

She says gambling’s harms to players make the sponsorship incompatible with the show’s purpose.

Overview

  • Garcia announced the refusal on social media, framing it as choosing values over money for her independently run show.
  • She cited years of interviews recounting betting-linked abuse, including insult-filled messages, repayment demands from losing bettors, and even death threats.
  • The retired former world No. 4 said the offer was difficult to decline soon after ending her career, and she did not name the betting company.
  • Tennis Insider Club, launched in 2024 with her husband Borja Duran, has hosted high-profile guests and has a sizable following, reported at more than 53,000 on Instagram.
  • Coverage notes a 2024 inquiry that attributed a large share of abusive posts toward players to angry gamblers, and Garcia says she will seek partners aligned with the podcast’s mission.