Mirra Andreeva Reveals Disgusting Social Media Abuse After Miami Open Defeat
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Teenage prodigy Mirra Andreeva gave an insight into the disgraceful online hatred players face after losing at the 2025 Miami Open.
Andreeva enjoyed a sensational breakthrough at the two tournaments before the event in Miami began. She secured her first two WTA 1000 titles at the 2025 Dubai Championships and 2025 Indian Wells Open, winning 12 consecutive matches in the process.
Amanda Anisimova ended that run after a thrilling battle. The 2025 Qatar Open champion overpowered Andreeva in the deciding set to seal a 7-6, 2-6, 6-3 victory in front of the crowd on Sunday night in Florida.
Rational fans can see that Andreeva's recent achievements are incredible, and having her winning streak ended by someone as dangerous as Anisimova is nothing to be ashamed of.
Sadly, many online trolls are incapable or unwilling to engage in reason. Andreeva shared some of the despicable messages she received after losing to Anisimova in an Instagram story she has since deleted.
There were many unsavory remarks. One user sent two messages saying the 2024 French Open semifinalist was the worst player ever. Another messaged, "Anisimova beat you," with a clown emoji at the end.
The same person who told her she was the worst player also messaged, "Such a stupid play, brainless player ever." That individual must have been so desperate to insult Andreeva that they lost the ability to form grammatically accurate sentences.
Although those messages were awful, the worst was from an account that wrote, "You look like a man! Deserve WORST CANCC3r exist." Wishing something so severe on a tennis player after losing a match goes beyond being disgraceful.
Many WTA players have spoken about the effects of online abuse. Caroline Garcia passionately wrote about it last year and was supported by many of her colleagues. Naomi Osaka has admitted she is still learning how to manage social media toxicity.
Although all online abuse is wrong and the mental well-being of all those impacted by it should be taken seriously, it is particularly pathetic to troll and try to belittle a 17-year-old, even one who has achieved so much.
Hopefully, Andreeva does not let those people get to her after an incredible last few weeks. She undoubtedly achieved more in Dubai and Indian Wells than those trolls have in their entire lives.
The abuse players receive can get even more concerning when it is done in person and not just online. Iga Swiatek was recently the victim of such an act during a shocking incident at a practice session in Miami.
A man known to be obsessed with the four-time French Open champion shouted about the Pole's mother and psychologist while she attempted to train. The individual involved had bragged about his plan to do so on social media before going through with it.
Swiatek and other women's players should not have to deal with stalkers and people acting like that, but it is a sad reality. Emma Raducanu was stalked at three Middle Eastern tournaments this year, culminating in her hiding behind the umpire's chair after noticing the man at one of her matches.
