Coco Gauff, a U.S. tennis star, was subjected to an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her match against China's Sun Xinran at the China Open in Beijing.
Key Takeaways
Coco Gauff faced an 'insane' amount of racist bullying online after a controversial point dispute at the China Open. The incident occurred during her match against Sun Xinran when electronic advertising boards flickered, leading to a replayed point. Gauff won the match but received racially charged comments on social media.- Gauff addressed the racism in posts on X and Instagram, clarifying the rules of the game and expressing sympathy for Sun's emotional state.- The 16-year-old Sun Xinran made her WTA Tour debut at the tournament and appeared visibly upset after the loss.
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racist Comments | Broad Agreement | Gauff received racist comments on social media. | |
| Point Replay | Broad Agreement | Point was replayed due to flickering advertising boards. | |
| Match Outcome | Broad Agreement | Gauff won the match 7-5, 6-1. | |
| Sun Xinran's Emotional State | Broad Agreement | Sun Xinran appeared visibly upset after the loss. |
Racist Comments
Broad AgreementGauff received racist comments on social media.
Point Replay
Broad AgreementPoint was replayed due to flickering advertising boards.
Match Outcome
Broad AgreementGauff won the match 7-5, 6-1.
Sun Xinran's Emotional State
Broad AgreementSun Xinran appeared visibly upset after the loss.
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The incident occurred during the first set when electronic advertising boards along the court flickered. Gauff stopped playing, and the chair umpire ordered the point to be replayed. Despite this, Gauff went on to win the match 7-5, 6-1 against Sun Xinran, a 16-year-old who recently won the U.S. Open junior title.
Gauff took to X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram to address the backlash, stating that she received numerous racist comments and direct messages. She clarified her actions during the match, explaining that players are allowed to continue play despite distraught circumstances and can challenge calls after the point is over.
Sun Xinran, making her WTA Tour debut as a wild-card entry, appeared visibly emotional after the loss. Gauff expressed sympathy for Sun's situation, acknowledging her talent and understanding her emotions. She also mentioned that it was an honor to share the court with Sun in front of her home crowd.
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