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Coco Gauff responds to racist abuse after China Open win
Original: Coco Gauff responds to receiving racist abuse for following tennis rules during China Open win https://www.nytimes.com/a
Coco Gauff has responded after receiving racist abuse online following her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open. The American applied the sport's hindrance rule during the match, which some fans interpreted as unsportsmanlike, prompting derogatory messages directed at her. Gauff defended her actions, saying she was simply following tennis rules, and the incident has reignited debate about the abuse players face over routine officiating decisions.
Why now: The racist abuse aimed at a high-profile player over a routine rules call has sparked widespread debate about online abuse in tennis.
Coco GauffSun XinranChina Open
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- Coco Gauff responds to receiving racist abuse for following tennis rules during China Open win https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7663876/2026/10/05/coco-gauff-sun-xinran-tennis-hindrance-china-open/ # Tennis # Racism # SportsNews · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2
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