Once considered one of the most promising talents in US tennis, her story is rocking the sporting world. Kylie McKenzie (23) accuses her former coach Anibal Aranda of sexual abuse.
During a press conference earlier this week, the tennis player revealed the details. According to this, Aranda is said to have touched her primary sexual characteristics during training in 2018 on the pretext of showing her a serve technique. McKenzie was 19 at the time.
history of assaults
McKenzie is now suing the United States Tennis Association (USTA). He is said to have failed to adequately protect the young woman from her coach at the time. Because: Aranda already had a history of assaults on women. However, the USTA claims that this was only revealed as part of McKenzie’s allegations.
Now “SafeSport” is reacting: The American organization, which deals with the investigation of sexual and physical abuse in sport, has suspended Aranda from his coaching position for two years and put him on probation for another two years.
Coach denies allegations
According to the New York Times, Aranda denies McKenzie’s allegations. He also cannot remember touching other employees inappropriately.
McKenzie has suffered physical and mental injuries since the incident. Your lawyers are fighting for compensation for this damage. The investigation is ongoing. (mou)
