Roman Burruchaga got death threats before Rosario Challenger semi-final | OneFootball

Argentinian tennis player Román Burruchaga reported death threats directed at him and his family before playing the semifinal of the Rosario Challenger, which he won 6-3 and 6-3 against Taiwanese player Chun-Hsin Tseng.

The report was filed at the 17th Police Station in Santa Fe after receiving intimidating messages via WhatsApp from a foreign number. The texts included direct threats, references to personal and family data, and a photograph of a hand holding a firearm.

The police launched an immediate operation, provided security for Burruchaga, and reinforced security at the club. The Prosecutor's Office is in charge of the investigation, while screenshots and the received material are being analyzed. The perpetrators remain identified as unknown.

Despite the incident, Burruchaga will play the tournament final this Sunday against Camilo Ugo Carabelli with a total prize of $225,000. In the other semifinal, Carabelli defeated Juan Manuel Cerúndulo. This case was not an isolated incident within the tournament. Days ago, Spanish tennis player Nikolas Sánchez Izquierdo also reported similar threats from alleged bettors before his round of 16 match, which forced the match to be played without an audience and with police security.

The authorities confirmed that security measures will be maintained as long as the risk persists and that any developments will be communicated to the Prosecutor's Office. The episode once again raised alarms about illegal pressure and threats related to betting in the professional circuit.

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