By Reinaldo Oliveros
Aug 28, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT
Tennis player Caroline Garcia, world number 30, She fell in the first round against Mexican Renata Zarazúa in a surprising elimination from the US Open. Following the defeat, the Frenchwoman received thousands of threats after causing the collapse of thousands of bets involving Garcia’s victory.
The tennis player issued a statement on social media exposing her situation and the threats she suffered, although she assured that her greatest concern was for the new generation of players.
“I am really worried about the younger players that are coming up. and they have to go through this.”
García pointed out how sport has changed with the association of different branches with betting and this attracts negative things for athletes.
This are some of the messages I received lately after releasing some matches. Just a few of them. There’s hundreds. And now, being 30 years old, although they still hurt, because at the end of the day, I’m just a normal girl working really hard and my best, I have tools and… pic.twitter.com/q4djrfLfx9
— Caroline Garcia (@CaroGarcia) August 28, 2024
“Tournaments and sports continue to partner with betting companies, which continue to attract new people to unhealthy betting. The days when cigarette brands sponsored sports are long gone,” continues in his statement.
The Frenchwoman said she does not expect betting to be banned, but tennis should not promote them. In recent years, sports such as baseball, football, basketball and other disciplines have had controversial cases linked to betting.
“I am not saying that they should be banned, as people are free to do what they want with their money. But maybe we shouldn’t promote them. Besides, if someone decided to say these things to me in public, “I could get into legal trouble. So why are we free to do whatever we want on the Internet? Shouldn’t we reconsider online anonymity?” he concluded.
Paula Badosa advances to the next round at the US Open
Paula Badosa is going through a very good moment of play and results and this Wednesday, after qualifying for the third round of the US Open for the first time, she said that she wants to show that she can return to the top and compete with the best.
“I want to win the WTA Comeback of the Year award” “I want to prove that I’m good at this. Honestly, I want to play every week with Aryna (Sabalenka), with Iga (Swiatek), with (Jessica) Pegula… I want to play with these players and challenge them,” she said at a press conference.
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