Iga Swiatek reportedly given extra security after harassment at Miami Open

Iga Swiatek reportedly given extra security after harassment at Miami Open
  • World No 2 reportedly subject of abuse online and in-person
  • Pole to face Eala in Miami quarter-finals Wednesday

World No 2 Iga Swiatek has been given extra security after a spectator at the Miami Open verbally abused the five-times major champion during a practice session last weekend, the BBC reported on Wednesday.

The man shouted personal insults about Swiatek’s family and had previously sent abusive online messages to her through social media.

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