Sofia Kenin of the US lost in three sets to British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic at the Hong Kong Open, and within minutes, the American's Instagram page began receiving abusive and offensive messages. (AFP pic)HONG KONG: The WTA told AFP that protecting players is "a key priority" as former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin and Britain's Katie Boulter on Wednesday became the latest women's tennis stars to be abused online.
Kenin lost in three sets to British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic at the Hong Kong Open and within minutes the American's Instagram page began receiving abusive and offensive messages.
Among the comments were references to the 27-year-old's appearance and remarks about her parents, much of it graphic and littered with swear words.
