Shnaider facing insults: "Don't take them literally"
Insults, threats, criticism: Diana Shnaider is not immune. But the young Russian player has chosen another path — that of stepping back and smiling. A confession full of maturity that speaks volumes about her mental strength.
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Tennis players are regularly targeted by malicious individuals sending insulting or even threatening messages.
Quoted by RIA Novosti Sport, Diana Shnaider has learned to put these into perspective: "It doesn't matter whether we win or lose. The comments are abundant, whether they come from bettors or simply envious people.
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"We take a step back"
Maybe one in ten comments is positive, the other nine negative. But with age, we take a step back and look at things with a smile, realizing what we have accomplished and what the future holds for us, without taking these words literally."
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