“This is a completely absurd situation,” Alize Cornet on receiving abuse from gamblers online

Cornet brought her tennis career to an end at the 2024 French Open.

“This is a completely absurd situation,” Alize Cornet on receiving abuse from gamblers online

Alize Cornet (Via Imago)

French tennis player Alize Cornet has expressed her disapproval of gamblers and stated that she was not answerable to them for her performances.

In the world of sports, athletes are either loved or hated by fans worldwide. Be it through social media or by the audience at sporting venues, fans voice their love or hatred towards an athlete. Usually, it is the hate that overpowers the love they receive, and it is the one that ruins an athlete’s mindset. 

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Cornet disclosed that she has been on the receiving end of fan hatred regularly on social media. She stated that she had received all kinds of abuse, including rape threats, throughout her career daily, especially from gamblers to bet on her matches.

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When I talk to people and I find out they are gamblers, I completely shut down, and I can’t talk to them anymore. I was so shocked. This is a completely absurd situation. I do not force anyone to bet on my matches and I do not guarantee my performance. 

Alize Cornet told Radiofrance.

The 34-year-old said while she was lucky to have the mental strength to withstand the abuse and insults, she worried for those who were too fragile to handle the hatred. 

Alize Cornet called time on her tennis career at 2024 Roland Garros

Alize Cornet recently hung up her racket at the 2024 French Open. Before the tournament, she stated that the decision to walk away from the sport was a tough one and that she was leaving with many memories and achievements. 

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Alize Cornet (Via Imago)

I have no regrets, or very few because I’ve given you everything in the name of my love of tennis. Dear Roland, you’ve been the greatest reward for all my hard work. So if this is to be our last dance, let’s make it one to remember! It’s what our story deserves.

Alize Cornet said in a farewell letter to Roland Garros.

Former World No. 11 Cornet owns the Open Era record (68) for most consecutive Grand Slam tournaments played. She made her main-draw debut in the Majors as a 15-year-old in Paris in 2005 and has not missed any Grand Slam main draw appearance since the 2007 Australian Open until her retirement.

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