From UBITENNIS · Tony Fairbairn · · 1m
Coco Gauff Drained by Racist Comments After China Open Exit
Coco Gauff says hateful comments drained her after losing to Elise Mertens at China Open.
In brief
Coco Gauff says hateful comments drained her after losing to Elise Mertens at China Open. Coco Gauff felt drained by racist comments after losing to Elise Mertens at China Open. Originally reported by UBITENNIS.
Coco Gauff Admits Drained by Hateful Comments
Coco Gauff admitted feeling drained from hateful and racist comments online after exiting the China Open.
“I mean, it has been kind of draining, I’m not going to lie”
Gauff Lost to Elise Mertens in China Open
Gauff lost 6-3 6-3 to Elise Mertens in 1 hour and 20 minutes at the China Open.
Gauff Credited Mertens for Performance
Gauff credited Mertens for her level of performance, saying she didn’t play well and wasn’t moving well.
“I think I just didn’t play well. I think I wasn’t moving well.”
Gauff Turned Off Social Media
Gauff turned off social media after receiving racist comments from Chinese supporters over a VAR incident.
“I just turn off my phone and move on. I mean, there’s nothing you can do.”
Gauff Aims for Rest Before WTA Finals
Gauff aims for rest ahead of the WTA Finals in Wuhan and potentially the WTA Finals.
“I think just getting rest. I think today I was just a bit flat.”
The big picture
Coco Gauff felt drained by racist comments after losing to Elise Mertens at China Open.
