Here is what the page “Coco Gauff 'Drained' by Racist Abuse Online After China Open Loss to Elise Mertens” contains. American tennis star Coco Gauff said she felt emotionally drained after receiving racist abuse online following her shock defeat to Belgium's Elise Mertens at the China Open in Beijing. The 20-year-old, who was the tournament's fourth seed, lost in straight sets, ending her run before the quarter-finals. Gauff, a vocal advocate for social justice, described the abuse as 'exhausting' and said it had taken a toll on her mental health.
The incident highlights the persistent problem of online hate targeting athletes, particularly Black women, despite efforts by platforms and governing bodies to curb it. 1 Iga Swiatek advanced to the quarter-finals, keeping her bid for a first China Open title alive. Gauff's experience underscores the urgent need for stronger protections and support systems for players facing digital abuse. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.