UN condemns Coco Gauff abuse and warns: ‘Black female athletes are being targeted’

The United Nations' human rights office, led by high commissioner Volker Türk, has condemned the racist and sexist online abuse directed at American tennis player Coco Gauff. In a social media post issued on Saturday, the office described the messages as 'appalling' and warned that Black female athletes are being specifically targeted for racial abuse and vitriol. The UN called for solidarity to help combat racism and sexism in sport.