WTA supports Burrage after online death threats
The WTA provided additional support to British player Jodie Burrage after she received death threats and online abuse following a first-round defeat in India. Tour staff in Chennai were assisting her, according to the BBC and Guardian. The reports did not identify the senders or indicate whether police were investigating the messages.
Why it matters
The case adds to concern about abusive messages directed at athletes, particularly after losses linked to gambling.
Sources
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Part of the November 5, 2026 brief.