British tennis player Jodie Burrage has received death threats following her return to the WTA Tour, according to a report by BBC Sport journalist Timothy Abraham. Burrage, who reached a career-high ranking of 85th in the world in September 2023, has been the target of serious online abuse as she resumes competition on the women's professional circuit.
The threats highlight ongoing concerns about player safety and online harassment in professional tennis. Burrage's return to tour-level competition comes after a period away from the sport, though specific details about her absence and recent matches were not disclosed in the initial report.
British tennis authorities and the WTA have not yet issued public statements regarding the threats or any protective measures being implemented for the player. The incident adds to growing calls across professional sports for stronger action against online abuse directed at athletes.
