Caroline Garcia, a former U.S. Open semifinalist, recently shed light on the prevalent issue of cyberbullying in tennis, particularly by individuals involved in betting on matches. Following her first-round loss at the Grand Slam tournament, Garcia took to social media to address the harmful impact of online harassment on players' mental well-being.
Garcia emphasized that the hurtful messages received by players, especially after defeats, can be emotionally damaging. She shared examples of the disturbing messages she had received, including death threats and wishes for harm to her loved ones. Despite her resilience, Garcia expressed concern for younger players who may be more vulnerable to such attacks.
