Magdalena Frech did not arouse the sympathy of tennis fans after she was eliminated from the Wuhan Open. Not long after the defeat, offensive comments appeared, but she also received a lot of negative messages.
Frech was defeated by Laura Siegemund in the round of 16; 6-4, 7-6.
After the match, the 27-year-old spoke openly about the difficult conditions, saying that it was extremely difficult to play in this tournament.
Through social media, she put the emphasis on the organizers of the tournament, somewhat indignant and frustrated with the way they are being treated.
This tournament brought many obstacles for the tennis players, but the most difficult was definitely playing in high temperatures.
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She also stressed how air pollution, heated concrete and high humidity affected everything.
Playing in such conditions and struggling with negative emotions does not give much optimism that success will be achieved.
Frech felt that on her skin.
Social media abuse
More and more famous female tennis players, and athletes in general, are raising their voices regarding the offensive messages they receive every day. Social media has become a way for some to vent their frustrations, not choosing words to hurt famous athletes.
Frech seems more bitter about such comments than the defeat itself, aware that she has a great foundation for success on the tennis courts in the future.
The Polish tennis player is not the only one to complain about the conditions in Wuhan; a large number of tennis players had similar problems. While some managed to overcome such conditions, most of them had problems and had to withdraw from the tournament or fatigue took its toll on their bodies.
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Frech is aware that most of the comments come from those who bet huge money on her and lose, but she is also aware that they don't see the other side of tennis. That side is best seen only by a professional tennis player who plays week after week.
