Toxic Threads: The Unacceptable Reality of Online Abuse in Women's Tennis Female tennis players faced a staggering 12,000 abusive posts and messages on social media last year, according to the latest report from the Signify Group's threat matrix service.
While this number is shocking, it's not surprising to those familiar with the sport. Many players have spoken out about the harassment they endure online.
The report highlights a disturbing trend: angry gamblers are behind 42% of verified abuse in 2025 and 59% of cases of serious abuse.