Overview
- On December 7, the retired former world No. 4 said she rejected an unnamed betting company’s offer to sponsor the Tennis Insider Club.
- Garcia cited gambling-linked harassment as the reason, pointing to abusive DMs, demands for lost-bet refunds, and even death threats.
- She argued that betting sponsorships normalize gambling because they shift attention and shape fan behavior.
- Framing the move as values over money, she stressed the podcast’s mission to tell real stories and support athlete wellbeing without promoting gambling.
- Coverage notes a 2024 review of 12,000 abusive posts found 48% came from angry gamblers, and Garcia said she will seek partners aligned with her vision.