sports

Destanee Aiava quits tennis, cites racism and threats

Destanee Aiava, once hailed as the world's best 14‑year‑old female tennis player, has announced her retirement, citing racism, threats and a toxic culture.

Aiava, who dominated junior rankings and was named the best 14‑year‑old female player globally, shocked the tennis world by announcing her retirement this week.

In a statement, she blamed a toxic environment, racism and threats from within the sport for her decision to step away, calling for a deeper cultural change.