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Heather Watson abuse: Tennis player 'had first death threat at 18'

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Heather Watson says she has received social media abuse " daily " during her career.

Watson was speaking after compatriot Katie Boulter told BBC Sport about the scale of unsavoury and hurtful comments she had received online.

Sir Andy Murray has said he is trying to keep his children away from social media.

Watson is preparing for Wimbledon and will face Clara Tauson in the first round of the singles draw.

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informal

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English

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41

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not offensive

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not hateful

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short-lived

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