Marketa Vondrousova faces online harassment after tennis loss, highlights ongoing issue in sports criticism

Vondrousova turned to social media to post screenshots of the nasty texts she has received.

Marketa Vondrousova faces online harassment after tennis loss, highlights ongoing issue in sports criticism

Marketa Vondrousova (Credit: Tennis Infinity)

Marketa Vondrousova has become the latest athlete to face online hatred following her recent defeat against Anhelina Kalinina. This trend reveals the ugly side of sports fandom. Vondrousova turned to social media to post screenshots of the nasty texts she got, captioning, “Here we go again.”

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The event highlights the unpleasant truth that many athletes face internet harassment following their losses. Vondrousova expressed her dismay at the scenario in a social media post.

This incident highlights the critical need for heightened awareness and action against internet abuse directed at athletes. Many organizations and governing bodies have struggled to discover effective ways to confront and prevent such behavior, which not only damages individual players but also taints the spirit of sportsmanship.

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Anhelina Kalinina upsets No.8 Marketa Vondrousova in China Open

Anhelina Kalinina reached a huge milestone by defeating No.8 seed Marketa Vondrousova in a tough first-round match at the China Open. The final score of 1-6, 6-4, 6-1 demonstrated Kalinina’s tenacity and clever play, resulting in a significant victory in her 2023 campaign.

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Marketa Vondrousova (Credits:- Wimbledon)

Kalinina, who was a finalist in Rome earlier this year, demonstrated her competitive skills and commitment as she challenged Vondrousova. Kalinina advances to the second round, where she will face Australia’s Daria Saville in what promises to be another thrilling battle.

The loss is a little setback in Vondrousova’s quest for WTA Finals qualifying. With 3,661 points on the Race to the WTA Finals, she entered the China Open with a chance to secure a spot in the next Finals in Cancun. However, the setback opens the door for contenders like Ningbo winner Ons Jabeur and Guadalajara champion Maria Sakkari, who are presently ranked eighth and ninth in the Race.

The match on Sunday was the third meeting between Kalinina and Vondrousova, who had previously shared victories. This match was special because it was their first meeting at the tour level. Vondrousova controlled the first set and was on the verge of taking a break lead in the second.

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