Tennis Stars Speak Out Against Online Abuse Amid US Open

Caroline Garcia and Coco Gauff highlight the mental toll of cyberbullying on athletes, calling for better protections.

Caroline Garcia shared examples of abusive messages following her US Open loss, linking the harassment to unhealthy betting practices.
Coco Gauff revealed she spends significant time blocking negative accounts and advocates for technological solutions to combat online abuse.
Several prominent players, including Iga Swiatek and Nick Kyrgios, have expressed support for Garcia's stance against cyberbullying.
Garcia criticized social media platforms for inadequate filtering of abusive content and questioned the promotion of betting companies in sports.
The tennis community is rallying to address the ongoing issue of cyberbullying and its impact on players' mental health.