The Guardian view on Wimbledon: the tennis commands attention, but so should the abuse of players | Editorial
WIt is expected that the ITH temperatures will be as High like 34CSpectators and players should reach All England Lawn Tennis Club on Monday ready to deal with the most familiar conditions in Grand Slams in Australia and the United States. But with Wimbledon opening its doors, three weeks after an open French individual final for men, some are the best tennis match ever (Carlos Alcaraz is bothering some players.
Emma Radokano said that she feels “comfortable” and “safe”, thanks to more tight security arrangements that have been made after a man whose name has not been revealed, before. An agreement signed To stay away from it, it was banned from buying tickets. Earlier this year Become sad Under his presence in a Dubai match, after he approached it personally. But although this particular position has been dealt with, the broader image related to female players’ experiences are still concerned – as well as the broader problem of abuse online in sports, including that It aims to rulers.
Earlier this month, the British No. 2, Katie Bouter, conducted an interview Shedding light on the outcome This behavior requires. Other players also described the effect of pursuit and male fans installed. Three years ago, a man different from the man in Dubai Heal To 200 hours of community service after it appeared again and again at the Radocano house.
The pursuit is not a new problem for celebrities, including athletes. In 1993, Monica Siliz He was stabbed in Hamburg by a man obsessed with her rival, Steve Graf. But the darker side of fame was amplified through digital media – which changed the rules of social participation of athletes as well as anyone else.
Since sport, for most people, is an enjoyable entertainment activity, its stars are widely considered lucky and talented people – not clear things. but Inconsistent with the players You should disturb spectators and society in general, as well as those who have a professional interest in their well -being.
To some extent, these attacks are in line with the negative experiences of women in other areas of public life, including policy, and a broader part of the escalation, Empowering technology sexual discrimination. But the role of gambling online in the aggression of excitement is an element for sport that truly attracts attention. A recent report from the Women’s Tennis Association and the International Tennis Federation found this 77 % of abuse It came to the personal accounts of the players from the “frustrated gamblers”, with a few of the best female players who face an impatient share of hostility.
It is not surprising, given their documentation well Opposition of the most powerful organization In general, gambling companies were slow to act. But the players and words charged with protecting them are retreating. Gabor is considered in the Wimbledon Championships-whose match in the first round is played on Monday-among those who called for betting on banning the aggressors from their lifelong platforms. She deserves to be praised.
sir Andy MurrayAnd and others who expressed their concern, realizing that the online speech organization is complicated. This does not mean that the current situation is acceptable. The deadly situations of the increasing problem of sexual abuse via the Internet are part of the problem that political makers need to control.
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