Coco Gauff responds to receiving racist abuse for following tennis rules during China Open win‎

Coco Gauff has responded to receiving racist comments and direct messages for following the rules of tennis during a point at the China Open. Two-time Grand Slam champion Gauff defeated 16-year-old Sun Xinran 7-5, 6-1 on Monday to reach the round of 16 at the WTA 1000 event. But after being targeted with abuse online for stopping a point mid-rally, Gauff responded on social media, explaining the point in question by replying directly to a poster that used a racial slur against her. “Hey everyone