Coco Gauff Condemns Online Racist Abuse Following Match in Beijing

The American tennis star spoke out against online hate following an on-court dispute at a tournament in China, drawing support from Boris Becker.

American tennis star Coco Gauff has spoken out against a wave of racist comments and online abuse directed at her following a match at a tournament in Beijing, German outlets Die Welt and Der Spiegel reported.

The incident unfolded after Gauff complained during the match about LED display screens in the arena that distracted her. Tournament officials upheld her complaint, and the American went on to win against her 16-year-old opponent, who was visibly near tears on the court.

In the aftermath, Gauff faced intense online backlash and numerous racist remarks, which she described as overwhelming. Former tennis champion Boris Becker publicly defended her and condemned the attacks. Further details regarding any response from tournament organizers have not yet been released.