INTERVIEW: Destanee Aiava on death threats, racism, and quitting tennis
When Destanee Aiava announced she was breaking up with her 'toxic boyfriend' on Valentine's Day this year, it wasn't your typical break-up post. Destanee wasn't leaving her partner, she was announcing her retirement from tennis. The professional player described a toxic culture in tennis which led her to start hating the sport. Destanee sits down with hack to open up about her experience, including allegations of racism, death threats and feeling like she didn't belong. If you need someone to talk to, call: Lifeline on 13 11 14 Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673
Hack · Australian Broadcasting Corporation
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Show Notes
When Destanee Aiava announced she was breaking up with her 'toxic boyfriend' on Valentine's Day this year, it wasn't your typical break-up post.
Destanee wasn't leaving her partner, she was announcing her retirement from tennis.
The professional player described a toxic culture in tennis which led her to start hating the sport.
Destanee sits down with hack to open up about her experience, including allegations of racism, death threats and feeling like she didn't belong.If you need someone to talk to, call:
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
- Butterfly Foundation on 1800 33 4673