Jodie Burrage reports death threats after returning to WTA Tour

Sport · First reported 3 Nov, 20:26 · Updated 22:52

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Jodie Burrage said she received death threats and abuse online after losing her first WTA Tour singles match proper in 16 months. The report also notes wider figures on abusive messages directed at women tennis players.

Burrage lost to Vaishnavi Adkar in the first round of the Chennai Open, 3-6, 6-3, 7-5.
Burrage shared a video of abusive direct messages on Instagram, and Eva Lys called on the WTA to act.
A report cited more than 12,000 abusive posts and messages targeting female tennis players last year; gamblers were linked to 42% of verified abuse in 2025.

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Key facts

Match: Chennai Open first round; Adkar won 3-6, 6-3, 7-5.
Return: Burrage's first WTA Tour singles match proper in 16 months.
Ranking: Burrage was ranked 474th in the world.
Online abuse figures: More than 12,000 abusive posts and messages targeting female players last year; gamblers accounted for 42% of verified abuse in 2025.