Too Pretty to Play? Why Female Athletes Struggle to Be Taken Seriously on Social Media

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Camila Giorgi

Camila Giorgi, born on December 30, 1991, in Macerata, Italy, is an Italian professional tennis player who comes from a family of tennis players. Her father is her coach, and she turned pro in 2006 at the young age of 14. Throughout her career, Giorgi has had some remarkable victories, including defeating Maria Sharapova at the 2014 Indian Wells Masters and reaching the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 2018.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Giorgi has represented Italy in Fed Cup competitions and was part of the Italian team that reached the final in 2013. She achieved her career-high singles ranking of No. 26 in July 2018.

However, Giorgi has recently been subjected to criticism due to her decision to share some racy lingerie snaps on Instagram. Sexist trolls have been commenting nasty things under her photos, causing controversy among her fans and critics. Some have accused her of looking like an “adult entertainer” rather than an athlete, and her decision to share these photos has led some to question whether she is still pursuing her tennis career.

This issue highlights the larger problem of the double standard that female athletes face, where they are judged not just on their athletic performance but also on their appearance and behavior off the court. It is unfair that female athletes like Giorgi are subjected to this kind of scrutiny and criticism, and it is important to remember that their worth as athletes should not be tied to their looks or social media activity.

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