The Dane said some of the attendees threatened her family, while also hurling insults at her and the niece and nephew of her fiancé, former NBA All-Star David Lee.
“I hope the Miami Open chooses to take this seriously because it’s a horrible example to set for the next generation of tennis players and fans,” Wozniacki wrote.
She extended her best wishes to Puig, who came back from being bageled in the first set to notch her first win over a Top 5 opponent since winning Rio in 2016.
Tournament director James Blake released a statement addressing the situation:
"The security of our players is our No. 1 priority. Last night's match between Caroline and Monica was played in front of a loud and passionate crowd. While I personally feel that no one should have to endure any sort of abuse on the court, we do our best to provide a safe and fair environment."
Blake is in his first year as director at the Miami Open. He added:
"During the match, we had tournament and WTA staff as well as tournament security courtside. They never witnessed, nor were they notified of any specific threats made to the players or their families. If we had been notified, the situation would have been handled immediately."
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