Andy Murray plans to keep his kids away from ‘damaging' social media
Murray is the latest high-profile player in the sport to open up about the topic, following Katie Boulter's revelation that she receives vile social media abuse, including death threats.
Former world number one Murray does not want any of his four children aged between nine and four exposed to it for as long as possible.
British number two Katie Boulter revealed she has received death threats on social media (Bradley Collyer/PA)
The 38-year-old told the BBC: 'I think it's positive any time anyone can speak out about it. It's great that (Katie) talked about it.
'Athletes across all sports have been discussing this for a long time, but it hasn't really changed. Hopefully something can get done soon.'
Asked what can be done to stop athletes receiving abuse, he said: 'If I'm being honest I don't know.
"Everyone – betting operators, social media platforms, governing bodies, players and law enforcers – has a responsibility to make the online space a safer and more positive one."
Findings from the first season-wide report reveal the scale of abuse players face on social media.
— wta (@WTA) June 17, 2025
'Me and my wife are trying to keep our children off social media until they are much older, because I think it can be pretty damaging.
'I don't know whose responsibility it is, I don't know if the government needs to do more to tackle it, or (X owner) Elon Musk and people like that can do more to stop these messages getting through to individuals.
'I don't mean just athletes, but then you get into the whole debate around free speech and it's a difficult one.'
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