Aryna Sabalenka addressed the online abuse she has received on social media while preparing for her debut at the Wuhan Open. The World No. 1, known for her constant activity on social media, admitted that she sometimes sees the messages she receives and stated that she would not change her approach to social media because of the negativity she has encountered.

In the age of social media, athletes—and tennis players in particular—have often spoken about online abuse, receiving hateful comments and messages—often from bettors, something that has become a reality for most top-level athletes, even for someone like the four-time Grand Slam champion.

“Well, I think all of us go through a lot of hate,” Sabalenka commented in her press conference. “Throughout my career, I faced a lot of hate and

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