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Coco Gauff Fights Back Against Online Abuse in Tennis

6/20/2025

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Coco Gauff bravely spoke out against the rampant abuse and death threats on social media, sharing her own painful experiences with online hate. In light of a WTA report revealing over 8,000 abusive messages targeting players, she condemned the alarming trend of racist remarks and personal attacks, urging the tennis community to confront this disturbing reality.

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Coco Gauff bravely spoke out against the rampant abuse and death threats on social media, sharing her own painful experiences with online hate. In light of a WTA report revealing over 8,000 abusive messages targeting players, she condemned the alarming trend of racist remarks and personal attacks, urging the tennis community to confront this disturbing reality.