Boulter gives voice to the harsh threats he receives: "I'm going to hurt you"

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She is undoubtedly one of the big names on the women's circuit this 2024 season. Katie Boulter has had a simply spectacular year, but has also had to experience some very challenging situations off the court. The British player recounts some experiences with individuals who have crossed certain boundaries in terms of threats or harassment.

"People have followed me on occasions. In fact, once I went to pick up Alex (De Miñaur, her partner and also a tennis player) at Queen's and someone followed me in the car. We went to Sloane Square, went out, took a walk through the shops and all that, and the same car followed me home. I was with Alex, so nothing happened, but yeah, it wasn't the best feeling," recalled the British player in an interview with The Guardian.

Dangerous Situations

"It happens to all of us, it's part of life when you're in the public eye. Obviously, you don't feel comfortable... It's something I've always thought about. We, as women, when we are alone at home at night, sometimes think about these things. Once, in Nottingham, someone messaged me on social media saying: 'I'm outside. I will hurt you if you go out.' Of course, I notified the WTA and they found the guy, who was actually there.

Things like this happen all the time. Of course, we are very well protected, which makes you feel safe. The WTA does a great job in helping you. I think we are protected to the maximum, which at least reassures you a bit. It's quite normal nowadays. Sometimes it's a weird world," confessed Katie, who remains focused on her tennis, after experiencing her best season in 2024: "Many people go through their whole career without winning a title, and sometimes I don't realize how hard it is or don't appreciate it. I think it's great, especially with my team, to remind ourselves of the great work we have done."

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