Sportswomen facing ‘horrific burden of routine misogynistic attacks and threats’, campaigners say
by Emine Sinmaz from World news | The Guardian on (#6YHFB)
British No 3, Sonay Kartal, was just one of the players attacked after cruel comments posted on Wimbledon's official Facebook page about her
For Sonay Kartal, there was disappointment but a sense of pride as she walked off Centre Court to a standing ovation when her fairytale Wimbledon run came to an end.
Footage of the bittersweet moment, posted on SW19's official Facebook page, prompted praise for the 23-year-old British No 3 - and a slew of cruel comments about her appearance.
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