Tennis star Katie Boulter: Stalker threatens her-I'll hurt you!

Tennis star Katie Boulter: Stalker threatens her-I'll hurt you!

At the Nottingham Open, the British tennis number one, Katie Boulter, experienced a shocking incident that caused her directly and terror. A stalker threatened the 28-year-old in a message: "I will hurt you when you get out". This experience, which the tennis player described in conversation with the Guardian , is only the youngest of several troubling incidents that she had to suffer in the past 18 months. Despite the sporting success that catapulted her among the best players in the world, Boulter had to fear for their safety in the face of such threats.

threat and quick reaction

After the threat, the reaction of the WTA turned out to be extremely effective because the suspect could be caught on site. Boulter praised the protection measures of the organization: "They really protect us excellently". Nevertheless, there is a bitter aftertaste: "Unfortunately, such situations have somehow become normal. It is a crazy world" - with these words, the Englishwoman expresses her resignation about the more climbing threats. She also had similar experiences in the past when she was followed by an unknown vehicle during a meeting with her boyfriend and tennis professional Alex de Minaur.

boulter reflects on the challenges of life in the spotlight and the associated dangers, especially for women in public. "It all happens to all of us. Unfortunately, it is part of it," said the tennis player. In an environment, where fans and attention often lead to threatening encounters, not only the sporting talent remains important, but also the ability to ensure personal security, which is particularly concern for these days. As T-Online The problem that such events cannot be released and a represent a constant topic when you are in public.