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It should be normal, but for many people it is difficult to come out. The fear of judgment, marginalization and violent retaliation from the most extremist groups makes it difficult for many individuals to find the courage to reveal their true nature.
This applies even more to public figures such as athletes, who are in the spotlight every week. And tennis, which has repeatedly broken down barriers in this sense, is no exception. Nadia Podoroska, for example, came out when she made her relationship with tennis player Guillermina Naya public at the beginning of 2023.
In an interview with Clay magazine, Podoroska explored the issue in depth, reflecting on how to come out there is a profound difference between the women of the WTA Tour and the men.
Podoroska on the differences between men’s and women’s players in coming out issue
“I see it on a day-to-day basis.
It is much more difficult for men because they are much more annoyed by other men. The one who doesn’t talk much, the one who is shy, people immediately say: he’s gay. That way he will never accept himself. He will never want to get close to someone.
It happens at a time like that, as I saw…
