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Gauff: 'Insane' wave of racist comments after disputed point at China Open
After a disputed point in her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday, Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of racist comments.
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After a disputed point in her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday, Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of racist comments. Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against home player Sun Xinran. Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against home player Sun Xinran.
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Coco Gauff decries "insane" amount of online racism after China match dispute
Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against home player Sun Xinran.
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Coco Gauff decries "insane" amount of online racism after China match dispute
Coco Gauff said she received an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial point in her China Open match against home player Sun Xinran.
CBS News
Coco Gauff decries "insane" amount of online racism after China match dispute
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