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Jodie Burrage says she does not fear safety from online abuse because players are used to it

Jodie Burrage says she does not fear safety from online abuse because players are used to it
World Sports · 15:57:47 - Monday, 9 November 2026

British tennis player Jodie Burrage has spoken about the impact of online abuse, stating that she does not fear for her safety because players have become accustomed to it. "I don't fear for my safety from online abuse - because we're so used to it," Burrage said in an interview.

Burrage, who has represented Great Britain at the Billie Jean King Cup, discussed the prevalence of abusive messages directed at athletes on social media. The comments were reported by BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller on November 5, 2026.

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