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Svitolina faces abuse after loss, blames bettors
Ukrainian tennis player Elina Svitolina condemned the hateful online abuse she faced from frustrated gamblers following her match loss in Canada, receiving disturbing messages that wished her death and celebrated the deaths of her fellow countrymen due to the ongoing conflict with Russia. This incident highlights the troubling intersection of sports and online harassment, particularly in the context of geopolitical tensions. Want More Context? ๐
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