Elina Svitolina Slams Bettors After Receiving Death Threats

Elina Svitolina, 30, slammed bettors who sent her 'shameful' death threats after her loss to Naomi Osaka.

What happened?

The Ukrainian tennis star shared screenshots of angry messages on her Instagram Stories, calling them 'shameful'.

Svitolina's statement highlighted the increase in social media abuse athletes face, often from frustrated sports bettors.

The tennis star received hateful messages, including death threats and racist slurs about her husband, French tennis player Gael Monfils.

The Women's Tennis Association has called on sports betting companies to do more to deter customers from sending abusive messages to athletes.

Elina Svitolina thanked her followers for sending supportive messages, saying it 'means the world' to her.

The incident occurred after Svitolina's straight-sets loss to Naomi Osaka in the quarterfinals of the National Bank Open in Toronto.

Svitolina wrote that she is 'a mom before I'm an athlete', and the way bettors talk to women and mothers is 'shameful'.

The National Bank Open took place in Toronto, where Svitolina faced Naomi Osaka in the quarterfinals.

Elina Svitolina's statement has sparked a conversation about social media abuse in the sports world.

The Ukrainian tennis star has spoken out against the abusive messages, saying they are 'unacceptable'.

Other athletes, including Katie Boulter and Jessica Pegula, have also spoken out against social media abuse.

The incident has highlighted the need for sports betting companies to take action against abusive customers.

Elina Svitolina's fans have shown support for the tennis star, sending her messages of love and encouragement.