British tennis player Jodie Burrage has received death threats and abuse on social media following her defeat in her first WTA Tour singles match proper for 16 months.
The threats came after Burrage returned to WTA Tour singles action and was beaten in the match. The abuse was posted on social media, alongside messages threatening her life.
The incident highlights the hostility players can face online after competitive defeats. Burrage’s match marked her return to a full WTA Tour singles contest after a 16-month absence.
The supplied information does not state the identity of her opponent, the location or date of the match, or whether further action has been taken over the threats. The latest known situation is that Burrage has been subjected to death threats and online abuse following her return to the tour.
