Coco Gauff says online racist abuse was ‘draining’ after China Open exit
Also reported by Guardian US
Summary
Coco Gauff, a top American tennis player, said racist online messages left her feeling tired after she lost at the China Open. She also spoke about her poor performance in the match against Elise Mertens.Key Facts
- Coco Gauff lost 6-3, 6-3 to Elise Mertens at the China Open in Beijing.
- Gauff mentioned feeling "drained" by racist messages she received online.
- She double-faulted eight times in the match, which is a mistake serving the ball into the net or out of bounds twice in one turn.
- Gauff received abuse after a previous match where she challenged a point due to flickering lights in the stadium.
- The Women’s Tennis Association condemned the racist abuse and offered support to Gauff.
- Elise Mertens will play against Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals.
- Iga Swiatek defeated Iva Jovic and said she is improving every day.
- Other upcoming matches include China’s Zheng Qinwen versus Alina Charaeva and Elina Svitolina against American Ann Li.
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