Coco Gauff Racist Abuse

What happened

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Analysis

How it changed

1. 5 Oct

   Controversy at the China Open has led to American tennis star Coco Gauff facing racially abusive language on social media following her Round of 32 victory over rising star Sun Xinran.

   5 outlets · New York Post
2. 6 Oct

   “Hey everyone, you can dislike me or disagree about what happened without being racist,” Gauff, who is Black, said in a reply on X.

   4 outlets · Toronto Star
3. 7 Oct

   Gauff was far from her best on Wednesday against Mertens, hitting eight double faults and 34 unforced errors overall in a 6-3, 6-3 defeat.

   2 outlets · The Guardian

Coverage 7 articles

• 7 Oct 'Draining' few days for Gauff after online racist abuseCoco Gauff expressed feeling drained after facing racist abuse online following an incident during her China Open match against Sun Xinran. The abuse escalated after Gauff requested a video review due to lighting issues, which led to Sun losing the point and eventually the match. Despite this, Gauff lost her subsequent match to Elise Mertens in straight sets, citing that she was "a bit flat." The Women's Tennis…BBC
• 7 Oct Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to MertensCoco Gauff expressed that she felt drained by racist abuse on social media following her match against Elise Mertens at the China Open, where she lost 6-3, 6-3. Earlier in the tournament, Gauff faced criticism from some spectators and online trolls after requesting a let during a point due to flickering lights affecting her concentration during her match against Sun Xinran; she had won that match 7-5, 6-1. The…The Guardian
• 6 Oct Coco Gauff calls out 'insane' racist comments after 16-year-old opponent gets emotional following controversyCoco Gauff faced controversy during her match at the China Open against 16-year-old Sun Xinran, who recently won the U.S. Open junior title. When electronic advertising boards flickered during a point, Gauff paused play and later explained on X that she received racist comments following the incident. Despite apologizing to Xinran for her actions post-match, Gauff defended herself against accusations of cheating…Fox News
• 6 Oct Coco Gauff decries "insane" amount of online racism after China match disputeCoco Gauff reported receiving a large amount of racist comments on social media after a disputed point during her China Open match against 16-year-old player Sun Xinran. The controversy arose when Gauff requested a video review following a malfunction with the electronic advertising boards, which some in the audience booed. Gauff, ranked No. 4 and Black, expressed frustration at the racial abuse she faced on social…CBS News
• 6 Oct Gauff says an 'insane' wave of racist abuse followed a disputed point at China OpenCoco Gauff reported receiving a large volume of racist messages on social media after a disputed point during her China Open match against Sun Xinran. During the match, Gauf halted play when electronic advertising boards flickered during a critical moment; subsequently, the chair umpire ordered the point to be replayed. Despite the controversy, Gauff won the match 7-5, 6-1 and expressed sympathy for her opponent's…Toronto Star
• 6 Oct Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open winCoco Gauff addressed racial abuse she faced on social media after a match at the China Open where she won against Sun Xinran. During her victory, Gauff paused play due to a flickering light and subsequently explained the situation on X, encountering racist responses despite clarifying that it was out of her control. She highlighted the severity of the issue by mentioning over 12,000 abusive posts and messages…BBC
• 5 Oct Coco Gauff claps back at racial abuse after replay controversy at the China Open turns nastyAt the China Open, American tennis player Coco Gauff faced racial abuse on social media after a controversial match where she requested a replay during her Round of 32 victory over Sun Xinran due to flickering LED boards. Gauff won the match 7-6, 6-1, but some fans were upset by her decision to request a review, leading to racist comments directed at her on X (formerly Twitter). In response, Gauff addressed the…New York Post

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