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American tennis star Jessica Pegra may have suffered tough French Open She was still shaking with critics, despite the wildcard entry Roys Boisson.
Boisson, a French wildcard entry for the Grand Slam tournament, defeated Pegra in the fourth round of the tournament. Pegra later revealed that she received death threats from a “delusional” bettor who is upset by the loss of a relatively unknown tennis star.
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US Jessica Pegra will face French Royce Boisson in the fourth round match of the French Tennis Open at Roland Garos Stadium in Paris on Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Tivocamus)
“These (bettors) are insane and paranoid,” she wrote in her Instagram story on Wednesday. New York Post. “And I don’t allow DMS and I don’t remember when to turn off comments in the weeks of the tournament, but they always find a way to my timeline. Something like this hasn’t bothered me much, but do other sports treat this to our level?
The daughter of Terry and Kim Pegra Buffalo Bills The Buffalo Sabres also shared a screenshot of a commenter who ridiculed her for the loss. Some called her “trash,” while others said they should enjoy being a billionaire daughter.
There were other annoying comments too.
“You intentionally sold this match,” one wrote. “You can’t wait until Karma brings the block back to you. Hopefully your first child will still be giving birth.”
Pegra added that “everyone” from the Women’s Tennis Association handles some awful remarks.
US Jessica Pegra will respond after a fourth round match of the French Tennis Open with France’s Royce Boisson at Roland Garos Stadium in Paris on Monday, June 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Christofuena)
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“I’ve told my family he has cancer and that people here regularly should die. I’m absolutely crazy,” she added.
“I’ve seen comments/threats/stalking stories, and you can make headlines in other sports.
“In fact, I pose a threat through the NHL they were sent to me with concern. My response was, ‘Oh, that’s all? I always get them.’ That’s my response. Normalize the threat of death! ”
Pegula added that leaving social media is inevitable as most sponsored transactions involve posting on the platform.
US Jessica Pegra will return to Igawiwitok in Poland in the quarterfinals of the US Open Tennis Championship on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
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Professional tennis player Arthur Boukier Caroline Garcia also shares the threats she has faced in recent years.
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