Coco Gauff faces racist abuse after China Open incident
Summary
Coco Gauff said she received an 'insane' wave of racist abuse on social media after a disputed point in her 7-5, 6-1 third-round win over home player Sun Xinran at the China Open. Gauff stopped a rally late in the first set after the electronic advertising boards around the court flickered. Sun, 16, who recently won the US Open junior title, was distraught after the defeat.
Latest: Coco Gauff called out the racist abuse she received on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against Sun Xinran.
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How it unfolded
Tuesday 6 October
Coco Gauff called out the racist abuse she received on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against Sun Xinran.
Monday 5 October
- 17:19Sky SportsGauff receives racist abuse online after China Open incident