Santiago Rodríguez Taverna, an Argentine tennis player, spoke out about serious threats he received from sports bettors during a press conference after winning the doubles title at the Buenos Aires Challenger. Rodríguez Taverna, who partnered with Mariano Kestelboim to claim victory, highlighted the growing problem of betting-related harassment in tennis. He described how bettors, who place wagers on match outcomes, have increasingly targeted players, especially those who lose matches, with threats and intimidation. Rodríguez Taverna shared an incident in Italy where bettors allegedly tried to physically harm a player who had lost a match. He also mentioned a similar threat he received in Brazil, where an anonymous person sent him a message stating, "You will not leave the club alive." In response, Rodríguez Taverna sent a photo of himself standing in front of a club entrance, saying, "If you want, I am just here, in front of the door." This message was meant to show his defiance and to deter further threats. The player criticized the ATP, the governing body for men's professional tennis, for not taking enough action to protect players from such threats. He pointed out that while betting generates substantial income for tournaments, players do not benefit financially and instead face insults, threats, and harassment. Rodríguez Taverna expressed concern over the increasing influence of betting in tennis, suggesting it might be contributing to the decline of doubles events, which he personally enjoys. He questioned why players should be forced to have their names included in betting markets without receiving any financial compensation. Rodríguez Taverna called for greater awareness and action from tennis authorities to address the issue, emphasizing that players should not be subjected to such risks simply for participating in the sport.