Caroline Garcia Highlights Rampant Cyberbullying in Tennis

Caroline Garcia, a former U.S. Open semifinalist, brought attention to the prevalent issue of cyberbullying in tennis, exacerbated by bettors after her Grand Slam loss. Other players, including Coco Gauff, echoed her concerns. Garcia criticized the sport's partnerships with betting companies and highlighted the need for better protective measures.

Caroline Garcia, a former U.S. Open semifinalist, spotlighted the ongoing issue of cyberbullying in tennis, particularly from bettors, following her first-round exit at the Grand Slam tournament.

Defending champion Coco Gauff echoed Garcia's concerns, emphasizing the impact of online abuse on players' mental health, particularly younger athletes.

Garcia criticized the sport's partnerships with betting companies, comparing their negative impact to that of past cigarette sponsorships. She called for more effective protective measures, citing advanced AI solutions and urging social media platforms to act.

(With inputs from agencies.)