Maria Sakkari took a screenshot of her Instagram DM following her Tokyo first-round exit, and it was filled with insults and disgusting messages from indignant bettors.
Sakkari, who’s at present ranked at No. 54 on this planet, didn't make the WTA 500 event in Tokyo immediately. As a substitute, the 2021 French Open semifinalist signed up for the qualifying and gained two matches to clinch a major draw spot.
The previous world No. 3 didn't actually have a lot luck along with her Tokyo draw since she drew Leylah Fernandez – the Canadian who gained Osaka final week. And Fernandez accomplished a 7-6 (5) 6-4 win of their first-round conflict.
For Sakkari, shedding to Fernandez wasn't the one dangerous factor that occurred that day. She was additionally focused by bettors and verbally abused on social media.
Sakkari reveals the messages she acquired following her Tokyo loss to Fernandez
In a single message, a bettor expressed their want to see the Greek "die in agony." One other referred to as her "rubbish."
"From taking part in the WTA Finals to no matter it’s you're doing proper now. You're a shame, an abomination that ought to by no means exist. I hope somebody does one thing about it and they need to make it as painful as potential," one of many messages that the previous world No. 3 acquired learn.
Maria Sakkari partage quelques messages de haine reçus après sa défaite contre Leylah Fernandez au Japon. pic.twitter.com/ILwtKdENSS
— Quentin Moynet (@QuentinMoynet) October 22, 2025
Eva Lys, who additionally competed in Tokyo and made the round-of-16 earlier than shedding to Victoria Mboko, confronted one thing comparable.
La violence des commentaires que reçoit Eva Lys, c'est affligeant.
J'think about que ce sont pour la plupart des parieurs: vous êtes de véritables merdes, sachez le. pic.twitter.com/bwky4yw41C— Vinsy Gaming (@VinsyGaming) October 22, 2025
