In an impressive turn of the events, Elina Svitolina, after being defended by her husband, Gaël Monfils, of the criticism and threats received after her defeat against Naomi Osaka in the Canada Open, revealed the identity of the player responsible for harassment. However, in a decision that stunned fans, he only revealed that the aggressor is a Japanese player, refusing to appoint him directly for fear of reprisals against his family.

Svitolina, who has faced a wave of personal attacks and abuses online since her defeat, has been deeply affected by negative reactions. “The threats and constant harassment have plunged me into a deep abyss,” Svitolina admitted in an emotional statement. “But the worst thing is that I fear for the safety of my family. I can not risk that they do more damage, so I cannot reveal their name directly.”

Svitoline pressure has been overwhelming, and its mental health has been affected by attacks. He mentioned that the abuse reached its peak after defeat, since some fans and other people attacked it not only as a player, but personally. “It’s not just about the party, but how they have treated me as a person, as a wife and as a mother,” he explained in a broken voice. “No athlete should go through this.”

The revelation of the player’s nationality shocked the tennis community, unleashing a debate on the ethics of online harassment in the world of professional sport. The brave decision of Svitolina to denounce has generated broad support among its companions athletes, including Naomi Osaka herself, who expressed her solidarity with Svitolina. “No one should fear for the safety of his family for the sport he loves,” Osaka wrote in an emotional tweet.

After the revelation of Svitolina, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has been forced to intervene, and its authorities have promised to investigate the matter thoroughly. “We take these accusations very seriously,” said a ITF spokesman. “Our priority is to guarantee the safety and well -being of all players, and we will take the necessary measures to address this situation.”

Svitolina’s decision to raise his voice, despite his fears, has not only visible the problem of athletes, but has also promoted a broader debate about the mental health of the players. Many now demand more forceful measures against abuse online and that the tennis community is united to support its members.

The author, whose name has not yet been revealed by the ITF, responded just five minutes after the Svitoline declaration, although his response did not address the specific accusations. The rapid replica of the player has further tensioned the situation, and fans waited impatiently the new events.

While the investigation continues, the world of tennis continues on alert, waiting for a resolution that not only does justice to Svitolina, but also guarantees that no other player has to endure similar treatment in the future.