recently spoke out about the emotional toll she has faced<\/a> in recent months, having served a one-month ban for a doping offence and not wanting to “step on the court”.<\/p>\nSince the incident at the weekend, the second seed has gone on to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals, where she faces Filipino teenager Alexandra Eala on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
“Security is a top priority. We monitor the network to catch these types of issues,” her spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
“Constructive criticism is one thing, and threats, hate speech or even disturbance during training is another – this cannot be condoned.”<\/p>\n
Tournament organisers and the WTA are said to have reacted quickly, putting extra security measures in place around the former long-time world number one.<\/p>\n
Miami Open organisers told BBC Sport the safety and security of everyone at the tournament is treated “extremely seriously”.<\/p>\n
“We constantly evaluate any potential threats and take every measure to respond appropriately,” they said in a statement.<\/p>\n
BBC Sport has contacted the WTA and Miami Police for further comment.<\/p>\n
Swiatek’s experience is the latest incident involving a WTA player, providing a stark reminder of the dangers faced by female athletes on a regular basis.<\/p>\n
Raducanu, 22, recoiled in horror when she saw a man – who she had already reported for what was described as “exhibiting fixated behaviour” – in the stands of her match in Dubai last month.<\/p>\n
Stephanie Hilborne, the chief executive of the Women in Sport charity, told BBC Sport that “every single woman has a level of fear”.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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