Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens
Summary
Coco Gauff said she felt very tired after receiving racist comments online during the China Open. She lost her match to Elise Mertens and said the abuse had affected her energy and performance.Key Facts
- Coco Gauff faced racist abuse on social media after a disputed point in her match against Sun Xinran at the China Open.
- The point was replayed because Gauff raised her hand due to flickering stadium lights distracting her.
- The Women’s Tennis Association condemned the racial abuse and offered support to Gauff.
- Gauff lost to Elise Mertens 6-3, 6-3 in the last 16 of the China Open.
- Gauff said the abuse drained her energy and she turned off her phone to cope.
- During the match, Gauff reported feeling weak and like she might pass out.
- Elise Mertens will play against Iga Swiatek in the quarter-finals.
- Gauff has had good past results in China but struggled in this tournament.
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