Ben Shelton, the up-and-coming American tennis player, has been making waves in the sport. He has been steadily rising through the ranks and has been making a name for himself in the tennis world. Recently his girlfriend, Anna Hall, uploaded a viral TikTok: an emotional plea against the stereotyping of women athletes. The American heptathlete expressed her frustration with users who stereotype women athletes.

In the video shared by a fan account on Twitter, Anna Hall pleaded with users who comment on women athletes’ appearances to stop. Hall’s heartfelt message resonated with many fans. They shared her frustration with the constant pressure women athletes face to conform to traditional beauty standards. In the video, she emphasized that women athletes also struggle with body issues and that these comments only add to their struggles.

American tennis star’s girlfriend shares her plea on TikTok

Hall’s passionate plea highlights the need for change in how fans view and discuss women athletes. The constant focus on appearance takes away the hard work and dedication that these athletes put into their sport. The hurtful comments can be detrimental to their mental health and well-being. In the viral TikTok, Hall shared, “I don’t like being told by men, I am getting muscular and that. Just shut up. I don’t like it. It’s my request. Stop telling female athletes they look like men. Women go through body issues themselves, they don’t need your comments. Stop it. It’s mean. It’s a mistake. I am tired of it.”

She further states in the video, “I work so hard. I struggle with that myself, I don’t need your comment for my struggle. I don’t need your comment at all. Would you just stop it? It’s hurtful, just grow up.”

In the world of sports, women continue to break barriers and achieve great success. Hall’s words serve as a wake-up call to fans to be more mindful and supportive of women athletes and to focus on their talent and hard work rather than their appearance.

Anna Hall addresses her trolls with an emotional reel

The 22-year-old track and field athlete has proven to be an all-round talent in her athletic career. In 2019, she earned her first gold medal at the Pan American U20 Championships. In 2022, she won the NCAA outdoor title in the heptathlon, becoming a three-time U.S. national champion. However, despite her accomplishments, Hall has become a target of hateful comments aimed at her muscular physique.

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Hall explained that netizens must avoid commenting in this prejudiced manner. Despite her struggles with such issues, Hall aspires to work harder and win at the Olympics, and set records. Will her strong message help change the behavior of online trolls?