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British Tennis Player Jodie Burrage Receives Death Threats on WTA Tour Return

British Tennis Player Jodie Burrage Receives Death Threats on WTA Tour Return
World Sports · 10:31:32 - Thursday, 5 November 2026

British tennis player Jodie Burrage has received death threats following her return to the WTA Tour, according to a report by BBC Sport journalist Timothy Abraham. Burrage, who reached a career-high ranking of 85th in the world in September 2023, has been targeted with serious online abuse as she resumes competition on the women's professional circuit.

The threats highlight ongoing concerns about player safety and online harassment in professional tennis. Burrage's return to tour-level competition comes after a period away from the sport, though specific details about her absence and recent matches were not disclosed in the initial report.

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