Female tennis players faced 12,000 abusive posts in 2025Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Katie Boulter, the British number two, has previously spoken about receiving death threats on social mediaByAdam MillingtonBBC Sport journalistPublished22 minutes agoFemale tennis players were subjected to more than 12,000 abusive posts and messages on social media last year, according to a new report.Data from the Signify Group’s threat matrix service, which uses artificial intelligence-led detection, showed a similar number of abusive posts in 2025 to 2024.The report highlighted some positive changes, however, with 66% of serious abuse being removed. 35 accounts linked to 12 individuals were also escalated to law enforcement.A statement from the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) player board reported the abuse was “unacceptable” and its impact can be “significant”.In 2024, a report from the same group found that angry gamblers were behind 48% of posts which were deemed to be abusive.
They were responsible for 42% of verified abuse in 2025 and 59% of cases of serious abuse.
