The GuardianUnited Kingdom· English
Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens
Reported by 3 outlets from 3 countries, in 1 language, on 7 Oct 2026.

Coco Gauff, American tennis player (born 2004). This image does not show the event itself. · Photo : Amaury Laporte, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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American tennis player Coco Gauff experienced draining online racist abuse during the China Open. This occurred after she lost in the last 16 to Elise Mertens. Gauff expressed that the abuse left her exhausted following her exit from the tournament.
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- Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens Headline of the event's most representative article · The Guardian, 7 Oct 2026
- Where it happened: China. See on the map
- Reported by 3 outlets from 3 countries, in 1 language, on 7 Oct 2026.3 articles · See all headlines
- People named in at least half of the headlines: Coco Gauff.
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Al Jazeera (EN)Qatar· English
Coco Gauff says online racist abuse was ‘draining’ after China Open exit
Fox NewsUnited States· English
Coco Gauff eliminated from tournament after 'draining' racial commentary, match controversy
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Al Jazeera (EN)Qatar· English
Coco Gauff says online racist abuse was ‘draining’ after China Open exit
Fox NewsUnited States· English
Coco Gauff eliminated from tournament after 'draining' racial commentary, match controversy
The GuardianUnited Kingdom· English
Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens
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