Social media abuse in tennis: Female players faced 12,000 abusive posts in 2025

Female 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 said 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.

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