Many tennis players have complained in recent months about the hate they receive on the Internet. The discussion sparked after Caroline Garcia's entry. The Frenchwoman was eliminated in the first round this year US Openthen she received a lot of unpleasant news and decided to publicize the matter. – When we receive this news, we are already emotionally devastated after a difficult defeat. And they can be harmful, Garcia wrote.
Iga Świątek spoke out. He no longer uses this application
Iga Świątek reacted to her post and spoke about hate on the Internet. – I feel that we can no longer be active on the Internet and feel safe there. We have to be really careful what we read and who we follow, Świątek said. She also admitted that she tries not to read comments and only sees messages from people she has approved. Still, some are filled with hate the words reach the tennis player.
Now Iga Świątek took part in a short program WTA “5 Seconds to Name”. Famous tennis players – including: in addition to Poles Aryna Sabalenka, Jessica Pegula, Paula Badosa, Coco Gauff and Daria Kasatkina – had to answer the question within five seconds.
– Three apps on your phone? – she got a question Shelf. – Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram – Świątek quickly admitted. After a while, however, she added: – No, I deleted Instagram – added the Pole.
Perhaps this is the result of the fact that she did not want to read comments or messages addressed to her.
This is certainly sad news for Iga Świątek's fans. Fans of the five-time Grand Slam winner often write on social media that they miss her and don't know how she is doing because she is not very active on social media.
The entire program and the Polish woman's answers to all questions can be seen in the link above.
The world ranking leader played last game about the rate over a month ago. Additionally, the Pole missed three WTA 500 and WTA 1000 tournaments, in Seoul, Beijing and Wuhan, respectively. However, he will definitely play in the WTA Finals. – Iga is preparing for the WTA Finals i finals are in the sports plans for the end of this season. The Billie Jean King Cup remains an open issue, no decision has been made yet – admitted Paula Wolecka, PR manager of Świątek.