Social media has opened the gates for fans to reach tennis stars like never before, but behind that access lurks a storm of venom. After tough losses, especially when betting stakes run high, players are bombarded with vitriol. Daria Kasatkina admits the abuse never stops, while Diego Schwartzman exposes threats that cut deep. Even icons like Coco Gauff, Iga Świątek , and Taylor Fritz aren’t spared from this digital darkness. And now, as the Stockholm Open lights up, Casper Ruud steps forward, calling hateful social media messages a common thing: a brutal truth echoing across the sport.

On Wednesday, Ruud stumbled early but roared back with precision and purpose. After a shaky start against Marin Čilić, the Norwegian shifted gears, crafting a 7-6(2), 6-4 win to open his BNP Paribas

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