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Iva Jovic Speaks Out Against Online Abuse After Latest Defeat

Teenage tennis player Iva Jovic has publicly requested more respectful behavior from spectators following her quarterfinal exit at the Ningbo Open. After falling to Diana Shnaider in three sets, Jovic took to social media to address the hostility she encountered.

This incident follows a previous wave of criticism the American faced during the 2026 US Open after she defeated her doubles partner, Alexandra Eala. Professional tennis organizations have noted that a significant portion of online harassment directed at athletes is linked to sports betting, with players like Caroline Garcia and Daria Kasatkina previously highlighting the severe nature of these attacks.

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