Elena Rybakina has deactivated her Instagram account after a surprising loss to Katie Boulter at the Queen's Club Championships on June 12.
The world No. 2 tennis player had a hectic day, suffering a concerning fall on the grass court.
What happened at Queen's Club?
Elena Rybakina endured a hard-fought battle against Tatjana Maria, coming within two points of defeat but mounting an incredible comeback to claim a 6-7(4), 7-5, 6-0 victory.
She then faced Katie Boulter in the quarterfinals, but lost 7-5, 2-6, 6-4.
Why did Elena Rybakina deactivate her Instagram?
Fans suggested that the decision was taken to avoid online abuse and harassment, with one fan writing "it's a problem" and another saying "female athletes are harassed for losses by bettors".
Elena Rybakina had previously disabled comments on her posts following her second-round exit at Roland Garros.
What's next for Elena Rybakina?
The loss has dealt a blow to her pursuit of the world No. 1 ranking, but she still has a chance to bridge the gap to Sabalenka at the Berlin Tennis Open, where 500 points are up for grabs.
Elena Rybakina currently has 8,143 points, while Sabalenka sits atop the rankings with 9,090 points.
The Kazakh player will need a strong grass-court swing to keep her hopes alive.
And with Sabalenka defending significantly more points from her semifinal runs in Berlin and Wimbledon last year, Elena Rybakina has an opportunity to make a move in the rankings.
So the pressure is on for Elena Rybakina to perform well in the upcoming tournaments.
But for now, the focus is on her decision to deactivate her Instagram account and the concerns about online abuse in tennis.
The tennis community has come out in support of Elena Rybakina, with fans expressing their concern about the online harassment of female athletes.
Amanda Anisimova also faced "nasty comments" after her quarterfinal loss to Iva Jovic.
Elena Rybakina's loss at the Queen's Club Championships was a surprise, given her strong performance in the previous match.
The fall she suffered on the grass court was a concerning moment, coming just days after Victoria Mboko's heartbreaking injury.
The incident has sparked a debate about the safety of grass courts and the need for better protection for players.
As for Elena Rybakina, she will be looking to bounce back from the loss and regain her momentum in the upcoming tournaments.
With the Berlin Tennis Open just around the corner, Elena Rybakina will be eager to get back on the court and start winning again.
The question on everyone's mind is: can Elena Rybakina overcome the setback and achieve her goal of becoming the world No. 1 tennis player?
Only time will tell, but one thing is certain - Elena Rybakina will be back, stronger and more determined than ever.