A closer look at “Coco Gauff calls online racist abuse during China Open 'draining' after loss to Elise Mert”, exactly as the source publishes it. Coco Gauff said she was left drained by the racist abuse she received online during the China Open, following her last-16 defeat to Elise Mertens. The American had earlier been involved in a disputed point against Chinese teenager Sun Xinran, when she stopped play due to flickering advertising lights. The umpire ordered a replay, drawing boos from the crowd, but Gauff won 7-5, 6-1.
The 20-year-old described the volume of abuse as 'insane', highlighting the ongoing issue of racism in tennis. Her comments come as the sport grapples with how to protect players from online hate. Gauff's experience underscores the mental toll such attacks take on athletes, even amid on-court success. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.