“Dystopian”; “So Embarrassing” – Tennis Fans React As Canadian Open Displays Ads For Weight-Loss Drug Ozempic At WTA Event
Tennis fans have shared strong reactions after Ozempic advertisements appeared at the Canadian Open during the women’s WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto. A picture of the advertisement board is making its rounds on social media now, leading to heavy criticism of the brand and its core philosophy.
Tennis spectators have expressed strong reactions following the display of Ozempic advertisements at the Canadian Open during the women's WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto. The advertisement board photo is circulating on social media platforms, garnering widespread criticism against the brand and its underlying philosophy. Numerous users on X expressed disappointment, with one user labeling it as "dystopian" and another calling it "so embarrassing."
Not everyone opposed the ads, though; one fan compared it to gambling advertisements at the event, while another echoed the sentiment. Serena Williams, the prominent tennis player, openly discussed her weight-loss journey and usage of GLP-1 medication in an interview with People magazine in 2025. She revealed that the treatment helped her achieve significant weight loss and felt healthier and mentally lighter.
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