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Coco Gauff says racist online abuse at China Open was draining
Original: Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens https://www. theguardian.com/
Coco Gauff said she was subjected to racist online abuse during the China Open after a disputed point in her loss to Elise Mertens, describing the experience as draining. The American spoke out after her defeat, drawing attention to the harassment players face from bettors and fans on social media and renewing calls for stronger action against abuse targeting tennis players online.
Why now: Gauff's comments about racist harassment following a controversial loss to Mertens have resonated amid ongoing concern about online abuse of athletes.
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- Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens https://www. theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct /07/coco-gauff-racist-abuse-online-china-open-disputed-point # CocoGauff # Tennis # UsSports # Sport · theguardian_us_news@halo.nu · 1
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