Nigeria, June 17 -- British tennis player Katie Boulter continues to receive death threats from angry fans who had placed bets on her to win the French Open last month against Carole Monnet on 29 May.

After losing the first-set tie-break, Boulter rallied to win 6-7 (4-7), 6-1, 6-1 - her first victory in the main draw at Roland Garros.

The British number two gave her explicit response ten days later after the threats persisted and even escalated, involving her parents. Some of the irate fans wished death upon them, while others hoped she would be diagnosed with cancer.

Responding to the criticism and threats, Katie said these experiences were disturbing during the early stages of her career but have unfortunately become something she ha...