Aiava quits tennis amid racism claims

Former top junior tennis player Destanee Aiava, once hailed as the best 14-year-old female player in the world, has announced her retirement from professional tennis. Aiava is speaking out about the toxic culture within the sport, citing threats and racism as factors in her decision to leave after more than a decade in the game.

The Australian player's revelation comes amid growing conversations about racism and inclusion in professional sports, with Aiava becoming one of the first prominent tennis figures to publicly address these issues in such direct terms.