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‘I'm not a cheater’: Coco Gauff hits back at racist abuse after China Open row

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Coco Gauff faced a wave of racist backlash on social media after her match against Sun Xinran, prompting discussions about sportsmanship and fairness.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:23:10 UTC.

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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India