Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens
American involved in disputed point during tournament
TL;DR
- Coco Gauff experienced racist abuse on social media after a disputed point during her China Open match.
- She described the abuse as "draining" and believes it affected her subsequent performance.
- Gauff lost to Elise Mertens in the last 16, admitting she felt "flat" and "didn't play well".
- The Women's Tennis Association condemned the racial abuse and offered support to Gauff.