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Coco Gauff, the 18‑year‑old American tennis star, said she received an “insane” wave of racist comments after a disputed point in her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open on Monday.

The China Open, a WTA 1000 event held in Beijing, saw Gauff face Chinese qualifier Sun Xinran in a first‑round match that ended 6‑3, 6‑4 in Gauff’s favor. A critical rally in the second set produced a disputed call that was not reviewed by the electronic line‑calling system, leading to confusion among spectators and prompting a brief pause in the play.

Following the match, Gauff expressed her frustration on social media, noting the surge of hateful remarks directed at her. She described the comments as “insane” and called attention to the ongoing problem of racism in professional tennis. In a short Instagram post, she thanked supporters for standing with her and urged the tennis community to confront racism head‑on.

Racism in sports has been a persistent issue, with players of color often facing discrimination on and off the court. Gauff’s experience highlights the need for stricter enforcement of anti‑discrimination policies by tournament organizers and governing bodies. Similar incidents have occurred in past tournaments, prompting calls for better education and stricter penalties for hateful conduct.

The USTA and the WTA have pledged to address such incidents, and Gauff has said she will continue to advocate for change while focusing on her upcoming matches in the season. She will next compete in the WTA Finals, where she hopes to concentrate on her performance rather than the negative commentary.

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