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British tennis player Jodie Burrage receives death threats after first WTA match in 16 months

British tennis player Jodie Burrage receives death threats after first WTA match in 16 months
World Sports · 06:02:59 - Monday, 9 November 2026

British tennis player Jodie Burrage has been subjected to death threats and abusive messages on social media following her first WTA match in 16 months. Burrage, 25, returned to competition at the Australian Open in January 2025, where she faced Coco Gauff in the second round. The online harassment prompted concern from the tennis community and authorities are investigating the threats.

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