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Coco Gauff says online racist abuse was ‘draining’ after China Open exit

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Briefings

Coco Gauff reported that online racist abuse during the China Open tournament drained her energy after the event concluded. The incident occurred while she was competing against US tennis star Madison Keys, who did not reach the final four. Gauff stated the harassment was exhausting and contributed to her decision to withdraw from the tournament.

Key points

• Coco Gauff admitted online racist abuse during the China Open exhausted her after the tournament ended.
• Madison Keys, a US tennis star, did not reach the final four of the China Open.

Context

Gauff's statement follows the China Open, a major international tennis tournament held in China. The incident involved harassment directed at Gauff by online users during her match against Madison Keys, who was eliminated in the early rounds.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to Gauff's statement about the exhaustion caused by online abuse. Specific details about the harassment methods, the number of incidents, or the exact date of the incident are not provided in the source.

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