Danka Kovinic EXPOSES the ABUSIVE and dark side of the sport as she shares screenshots of threats to her

Insight into the ugly reality of online sports culture: Professional tennis player Danka Kovinić shares abusive messages received after a match, including death threats.

Danka Kovinic EXPOSES the ABUSIVE and dark side of the sport as she shares screenshots of threats to her

Danka Kovinic (Credits: Twitter)

Danka Kovinic, a professional tennis player from Montenegro, recently posted a screenshot of a disturbing and offensive message on social media. The message contained numerous insults, vulgar language, and even a death threat aimed at Kovinic, all because she lost a match. The screenshot highlights the darker side of online sports culture where athletes are subjected to such abusive behavior.

Online sports culture has provided a platform for fans to connect with their favorite athletes in unprecedented ways. However, it has also given rise to a darker side, where athletes are subjected to abusive behavior, and the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) is no exception.

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Unfortunately, the screenshots shared by Kovinic are just a fraction of the online abuse that WTA players experience regularly. Kovinic, who is ranked 73rd in the world, understands the importance of not letting these threats affect her emotionally and tries to brush them off with humor. However, it is concerning to see the extent of online abuse faced by professional athletes. The messages that Kovinic received are terrible, and it is shocking to realize that bullies are present everywhere in society.

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Danka Kovinic’s Impressive Record on the WTA Tour: A Look at Her Biggest Achievements

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Danka Kovinic (Credits: Wikimedia)

After her impressive performance at the Tianjin Open in 2016, Danka Kovinic continued to showcase her skills by reaching another final at the Istanbul Cup. Although she lost the match to local favorite Çağla Büyükakçay, her successful run further cemented her position as one of the top 50 players in the world.

Her proficiency in using her topspin forehand, which has considerable force, helped her to sustain her success, particularly on clay courts, where she eventually made it to the finals of the 2021 Charleston Open, which was the most significant final of her career.

Despite her proficiency on clay courts, Danka Kovinic has also demonstrated that her strong serve and flat backhand can be equally effective on faster surfaces. Prior to her surprising victory over Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open, Kovinic had previously given tough competition to two Grand Slam champions, Petra Kvitova and Victoria Azarenka, on similar surfaces.

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