Elina Svitolina, a Ukrainian tennis player, posted on Instagram the messages she received after losing in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 tournament in Montreal. Some users insult the athlete and her loved ones, even wishing death upon her.
«I want to address everyone who places bets, first of all, I am a mother, not an athlete. The way you speak to women, to mothers, is shameful. If your mothers saw your messages, they would be disgusted...»
After losing to Japanese tennis player Naomi Osaka, Svitolina ended her participation in the tournament in Montreal. The Japanese player won 6:2 in both sets.
WTA 1000. Montreal. Quarterfinal
Match result: Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 10) - Naomi Osaka (Japan) - 2:6, 2:6. In the previous match, the Ukrainian defeated American Amanda Anisimova.
WTA 1000. Montreal. Round of 16
Match result: Amanda Anisimova (USA, 5) - Elina Svitolina (Ukraine, 10) - 4:6, 1:6. In this match, the Ukrainian tennis player showed confident play, winning 6:4 in the first set and 6:1 in the second.
The Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina became a target of online aggression after losing in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Montreal, receiving offensive messages from some users. The athlete called on fans to behave culturally and respectfully, reminding them of her femininity and motherhood.