Overview

• Katie Boulter disclosed that she and her family received death threats and explicit messages after matches, including calls for her to get cancer and for coffins to be prepared.
• A joint WTA and ITF report found that 458 players were targeted with about 8,000 abusive messages in 2024, with gamblers responsible for 40 percent of the abuse.
• Threat Matrix analysts flagged over 4,200 abusive accounts and referred 15 of the most serious cases to law enforcement for further investigation.
• Boulter’s disclosure prompted hundreds of supportive messages from fans and fellow players, with Jessica Pegula and AELTC chief Sally Bolton among those voicing backing.
• Boulter said she has responded directly to some abusers to encourage self-reflection and warned that persistent harassment could damage younger players’ wellbeing.