A female tennis player says she is retiring from the sport because of its "hostile" culture that has resulted in death threats, insults, and poor self-esteem.
Destanee Aiava announced she is leaving the sport at the end of the season, after having peaked at No. 147 in the world in 2017, when she was just 17 years old.
The Australian departed with a scathing post on her Instagram page, criticizing her soon-to-be former sport for taking away her family, her health, and her self-worth.
"2026 will be my final year on tour playing professional tennis," the 25-year-old wrote.