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Coco Gauff responds to receiving racist abuse for following tennis rules during China Open win
Coco Gauff has responded to receiving racist comments and direct messages for following the rules of tennis during a point at the China Open. Two-time Grand Slam champion Gauff defeated 16-year-old Sun Xinran 7-5, 6-1 on Monday to reach the round of 16 at the WTA 1000 event. But after being targeted with abuse online for stopping a point mid-rally, Gauff responded on social media, explaining the point in question by replying directly to a poster that used a racial slur against her. “Hey everyone
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