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UN Condemns Racist Abuse Against Tennis Star
10 Oct
Summary
- UN human rights office condemned racist abuse targeting Coco Gauff.
- Racist messages sent online were called appalling by the UN.
- Gauff withdrew from the Wuhan Open for rest and recovery.
The UN human rights office has condemned the racist abuse aimed at tennis player Coco Gauff, calling for solidarity against racism and sexism in sports. The office stated that the racist messages Gauff received online were "appalling" and specifically target Black female athletes with vitriol.
Gauff, a top-ranked player, reported receiving an "insane" amount of racist comments following a controversial point in her China Open match. She later withdrew from the Wuhan Open, explaining her body needed rest and recovery after a long year.
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