Australian tennis player Destanee Aiava has announced her retirement from the sport. She accuses the environment of racism, homophobia, and misogyny.

Destanee Aiava, an Australian tennis player of Samoan descent, has announced that she is retiring from competition at the age of 25, describing the sport as having a "racist, misogynistic, homophobic, and hostile" culture. In an Instagram post, Aiava compared tennis to a "toxic boyfriend" and stated that this season will be her last on the circuit. She spoke about online abuse, a phenomenon that affects many players. Aiava criticized the traditional values of the sport, emphasizing that behind them lies a hostile culture towards those who do not conform to the norms. Although grateful for the opportunities provided by tennis, she acknowledged that the sport has affected her health and self-esteem. So far, no official has commented on the allegations.