After Horrifying Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula Confessions, 23YO WTA Icon Reports Shameful Trolling

A 23-year-old WTA icon has become the latest target of shameful online trolling, joining Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula in speaking out against the toxic abuse plaguing women’s tennis. Following their early Wimbledon 2025 exits—Gauff losing to Dayana Yastremska 6-7(3), 1-6 in the first round, and Pegula falling 2-6, 3-6 to Elisabetta Cocciaretto—the duo shared harrowing experiences of fan backlash. Gauff revealed shutting down TikTok after being labeled “decent” at tennis, using the criticism as motivation, while Pegula disclosed receiving death threats, calling the behavior “absolutely crazy.” Now, this young star, whose identity remains undisclosed pending further confirmation, has reported vile comments, including the derogatory remark “This girl is so sh*t,” following a recent loss.

The trolling surge coincides with a wave of early upsets at Wimbledon, where 10 women’s seeds, including Gauff and Pegula, were knocked out in the first round, marking a historic Open Era low. The 23-year-old’s experience mirrors the pattern, with fans crossing into personal attacks after her defeat, likely tied to the high expectations following her rise in the rankings. Like Gauff, who turned trolls into fuel for her French Open win, and Pegula, who blocks negativity, this player is navigating the emotional toll, hinting at a broader issue of online abuse exacerbated by gambling-related vitriol.

As the tennis community grapples with this epidemic, the WTA and ITF continue efforts to curb it, but the persistence of such attacks suggests deeper systemic challenges. With the US Open looming, this young star’s resilience will be tested as she joins Gauff and Pegula in demanding action against the hateful online storm.