The belief in winning for her deceased grandfather did not help Tauson reach the finals, and the young player faced insults while receiving advice from netizens.

As the Montreal 1000 tournament approached its conclusion, Tauson and Svitolina unexpectedly became the subjects of widespread sympathy online. The reason was that the former played with the sadness of losing a loved one, while the latter faced insults and even death threats after her loss!

After the Danish player Tauson caused an upset by defeating Swiatek in the third round and advancing to the quarterfinals, many believed it was just luck, thinking she would likely return to her original form when facing Keys in the quarterfinals.

The external support for Keys was not only due to the American star's reliable performance on hard courts but also because she was the only remaining top ten player in the draw. Whether defending the honor of top-seed players or having a significant chance to win the Montreal 1000 title, this would certainly motivate Miss Keys even more.

It was assumed that Keys would give Tauson a solid lesson, proving to the public that her victory over Swiatek had some luck involved. However, the Danish girl surprised everyone with her performance from the very first set.

Against a player like Keys, who had a far superior reputation, record, and ranking, Tauson not only maintained the fierce style that helped her defeat Swiatek but also intensified the threat level, surprising Keys with an impressive shot in the first set, leaving fans and netizens in shock.

In the second set, after seeing Keys improve her game and increase her stability, it seemed the American star might have a chance to come back. However, facing Keys’ fierce counterattack, Tauson played every shot as if she were fighting for her life.

With morale not on her side, Keys struggled to keep up as the match progressed. After losing the second set 6-4, Tauson eliminated the last top ten player from the Montreal 1000 tournament in a shocking upset.

After the match, as people discussed Tauson's relentless playing style, many expressed that if the Danish girl could maintain this approach, she would have a chance to win against all top ten players in the future, and even had a good shot at claiming the title in Montreal this year, while also warning her semifinal opponent Naomi Osaka to be extremely cautious.

The praise for Tauson mainly stemmed from the perception that the Danish girl appearing in Montreal this year seemed quite different from the previously more docile Tauson. Her playing style was ruthless and exhibited a certain brutal intensity, especially evident in her matches against the top ten players Swiatek and Keys.

When asked why she had changed from before, the Danish girl provided an answer in a post-match interview that left many feeling sympathetic towards her, highlighting how tough her situation had been.

“Two days ago, my grandfather passed away, so I really wanted to win this match for him today. I truly wanted to show him my best tennis here, hoping he is watching over me from above.” After Tauson revealed her reason, many understood why she was fighting so hard; despite her grandfather's passing, she transformed her grief into motivation, showcasing her incredible strength and resilience.

Regrettably, Tauson's belief in winning for her deceased grandfather did not lead her to victory in the semifinals against Naomi Osaka, where this motivation did not allow her to triumph in the end, as she lost to the Japanese player 6-2, 7-6, ending her surprising journey in Montreal.

Svitolina’s experience also deserves sympathy from everyone! However, the Ukrainian star's situation seemed even more tragic!

In the match against Naomi Osaka, as both players were performing well in Montreal, fans and netizens believed the outcome was a toss-up.

However, Svitolina’s performance fell short of expectations, turning the highly anticipated showdown into a one-sided affair, quickly eliminating any suspense about the outcome.

Having already felt frustrated after losing 2-6 in both sets to the Japanese player, Svitolina faced a wave of insults afterward. Initially, she intended to ignore these comments, as such reactions were common after losses. However, when she realized that her silence was emboldening some to become increasingly reckless, culminating in death threats, it completely broke her resolve, prompting her to respond with anger.

“To all the gamblers: I am a mother first, and then an athlete. The way you speak to women—especially to mothers—is truly shameful. If your mothers saw your comments, they would be disgusted…” Previously, everyone knew Svitolina was extremely angry, and they were curious about what had provoked such harsh words against her, as losing is a normal part of sports. There was no need for such extreme reactions. It wasn't until Svitolina exploded in response that it became clear; she referred to these individuals as gamblers. People then realized that these individuals had lost bets and were venting their frustrations on Svitolina.

Many netizens comforted the Ukrainian star while also offering her advice on how to handle such infuriating situations. They suggested she could follow Pegula's example by taking screenshots of the insults and death threats and sending them to the social media accounts of the offenders' family or acquaintances, thereby exposing the true character of those individuals. This approach has proven effective, as Pegula demonstrated that it not only feels satisfying but also makes these gamblers think twice!(Source: Tennis Home, Author: The Starry Sky of Moon River)