Coco Gauff says online racist abuse during China Open was ‘draining’ after loss to Mertens

Coco Gauff was eliminated in the last 16 of the China Open after losing in straight sets to Elise Mertens on Wednesday. Following the match, Gauff spoke out about the racist online abuse she had experienced during the tournament, describing it as emotionally 'draining.' The American tennis star's comments drew attention to the ongoing issue of racist abuse faced by athletes on social media.