Female tennis players report 12,000 abusive posts on social media in 2025

A report reveals that female tennis players faced over 12,000 abusive messages on social media in 2025. The data, sourced from the Signify Group's threat matrix, shows a similar number of abusive posts compared to 2024. While the report noted that 66% of serious abuse was removed, 35 accounts tied to 12 individuals were escalated to law enforcement. The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) condemned the abuse as 'unacceptable' and recognized its significant impact on players. In response to the ongoing issue, players are advocating for identity verification on social media platforms to enhance accountability.

• 2:31 PMBBC Sport — Female tennis players faced 12,000 abusive posts in 2025