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Updated 07/10/2026, 13:53:17 UTC

Gauff is drawing attention across 3 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

Gauff falls to Mertens, says abusive comments were 'draining'

Coco Gauff lost to Elise Mertens, whom she had beaten in all five of their previous matchups, before saying she felt drained over the abusive comments she received during the China Open.

SportsSky Sports3m ago2 outlets

Gauff left 'drained' by online racist abuse after losing at China Open

Coco Gauff said she had been left drained by the racist abuse she experienced during the China Open after suffering a shock defeat by Elise Mertens as Iga Swiatek reached the quarter-finals.

SportsBBC Sport2h ago

'Draining' few days for Gauff after online racist abuse

Coco Gauff says she had a "draining" few days after receiving racist abuse online before her fourth-round China Open exit.

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