Caroline Garcia, a U.S. Open semifinalist, highlighted the pain of cyberbullying in tennis, particularly from bettors. "Maybe you can think that it doesn't hurt us. But it does." She stressed the emotional toll it takes after losses, stating that receiving harmful messages can be damaging. Despite efforts to cope, she worries for younger players who might not have the same resilience and could be deeply affected by such hate.
After her first-round exit at the U.S. Open, Garcia shared her experience with cyberbullying, revealing some of the vile messages she received, such as threats against her life and her family. "It really worries me when I think about younger players coming up," she stated, emphasizing the severe impact this behavior can have on those who are still developing emotionally and might struggle to cope with such negativity.
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