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Gauff condemns racist abuse after replayed point in Beijing
Original: Gauff hits out at racist abuse after replayed point in Beijing sparks backlash
Coco Gauff has spoken out against racist abuse directed at her following an incident during her match at the China Open in Beijing, where a replayed point sparked a backlash. The American tennis star's decision to address the abuse publicly has drawn widespread attention to issues of racism faced by players in the sport.
Why now: A prominent tennis player publicly confronting racist abuse has renewed debate about racism in tennis and player treatment at tournaments.
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