# ‘I don’t fear for my safety from online abuse – because we’re so used to it’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/i-dont-fear-for-my-safety-from-online-abuse-because-were-so-used-to-it/
- Published: 2026-11-05T18:38:24+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T19:50:08+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/cmq8nn2q01wdo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Sport, UK, World

## Key points

- Burrage says online abuse is a routine problem for tennis players.
- She received threats after losing in Chennai.
- A report linked angry gamblers to 42% of detected abuse.

## Summary

Jodie Burrage says online abuse aimed at tennis players has become so routine that she does not fear for her safety, despite receiving threats after a defeat. She shared screenshots to draw attention to the abuse and says it can add to the pressures of an already demanding tour.

The 27-year-old lost 3-6 6-3 7-5 to Indian wildcard Vaishnavi Adkar in Chennai, her first WTA Tour singles match for 16 months. A 2025 WTA and World Tennis report found angry gamblers were responsible for 42% of verified online abuse detected that season. Players can use the Threat Matrix service to monitor abuse and alert social media platforms or, where necessary, law enforcement; Burrage argues platforms should require account identification to increase accountability.

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