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The United Nations human rights office has sharply condemned racist abuse targeting tennis star Coco Gauff, warning that Black female athletes face disproportionate online hostility.
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The office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk has issued a sharp rebuke over the wave of racist abuse directed at tennis star Coco Gauff, describing the messages as appalling and warning that Black female athletes are being disproportionately targeted.
Gauff, the world No. 4 and two-time Grand Slam champion, revealed she had been bombarded with racist comments on social media. The torrent followed a controversial moment during her China Open match against Sun Xinran, which became a flashpoint online.
The UN statement called for collective action against both racism and sexism in sport - a message that carries particular weight given the scale and viciousness of the abuse.
In a separate development, the Wuhan Open confirmed that Gauff has withdrawn from the tournament. Organisers said the American cited the need for rest and recovery after a gruelling season, though the timing inevitably raises questions about the toll the online harassment may have taken.
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