29YO WTA Star Joins Stan Wawrinka and Marketa Vondrousova in Venting Out Their Sorrow Over Online Hate as Nasty Side of Tennis Affects Players’ Mental Health

Tennis players often revel in the glory of triumphs and endure the sting of defeat. The mental fortitude required to endure in court is paramount. However, a new disturbing trend is arising – the rise of online hate and abuse targeted at ATP and WTA tennis stars. While tennis fans overall respect these athletes for their abilities, commitment, and strength, there’s a more obscure side to the game that is negatively affecting players’ emotional wellness.

The latest player to voice her disappointment concerning this issue is a 29-year-old WTA star, Daria Saville.  She joined the ranks of Stan Wawrinka and Marketa Vondrousova to address the critical issue. Her tweet underscored the mental strain felt by the players on and off the court.

Just like Stan Wawrinka, Daria Saville spoke out about the online hate she receives daily

Daria Saville, a prominent figure in women’s tennis, shared her considerations about pivotal issues. In her recent tweet, she uncovered her pre-match routine to safeguard herself from the online hate. Saville’s words on X, highlight the severity of the issue, as even top players feel compelled to create digital barriers to protect their mental health.

The tennis world is no stranger to loyal fans who rush to offer their viewpoints, both positive and negative, via social media platforms. The sacred line between valuable analysis and hate has been obscured lately. Players who try to open their accounts after an intense loss often wind up immersed in hate messages, insults, and even threats.

Stan Wawrinka, the Swiss tennis ace recently became the target of online hate after his exit from the Astana Open in 2023. The Swiss ended up in a unique challenge when he checked his social media accounts after the competition. The online message directed at Wawrinka was not only surprising but also profoundly disrupting.

In her tweet on X, Saville shared,” Part of my pre-match routine is to turn off comments on my IG.”

She also added, “I also set my messages so literally no one can reach me which sucks cause I’ve missed so many messages from players and brands.”

The players have called for greater awareness of the critical issue. They wish to speak out about their experiences and shed light on the toxic patterns of their fandom.

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They hope that their openness will encourage fans to be more respectful and considerate, even after a loss. Marketa Vondrousova, the Czech tennis ace, confronted a similar surge of cynicism.

Vondrousova joined Stan Wawrinka to address the dark side impacting players’ mental health

It started after her loss to Anhelina Kalinina at the China Open. Her loss, conveyed by a determined rival, immediately transformed into a blast of online hate. Accordingly, she took to her Instagram stories to communicate her irritation. Her words managed to shed light on the hazardous patterns arising in tennis.

During her match against the 28th-ranked opponent, Vondrousova encountered the tag of ‘Queen of double faults’ in an Instagram story. This raises questions about the way fans handle these situations. Marky, being a seasoned professional, knew how to handle such situations, and she might have anticipated the reactions. In response to these comments, she took to her Instagram story to expose them and used the phrase ‘Here we go again.’

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