Article 5P7QK Shelby Rogers expects death threats after US Open loss to Emma Raducanu

Shelby Rogers expects death threats after US Open loss to Emma Raducanu

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  • Sloane Stephens also spoke of abuse after defeat at tournament
  • Awareness of athletes' mental health has grow in recent months

Shelby Rogers has joined her compatriot Sloane Stephens in highlighting the abuse tennis players deal with on social media.

The American was speaking after her fourth-round defeat to Emma Raducanu at the US Open on Monday. Rogers was hailed as a hero after beating world No 1 Ash Barty on Saturday but said the mood can quickly change.

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