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10/10 06:44 CDT UN human rights office slams racist abuse of Coco Gauff and
calls for solidarity to help fight it
UN human rights office slams racist abuse of Coco Gauff and calls for
solidarity to help fight it
GENEVA (AP) --- The United Nations' human rights office has condemned the
racist abuse of tennis player Coco Gauff and called for solidarity to help push
back against racism and sexism.
The office, led by High Commissioner Volker Trk, issued a social media post
Saturday saying the racist messages sent online targeting Gauff were "appalling
and illustrate that Black female athletes are specifically targeted for vitriol
and racial abuse."
Gauff, a two-time Grand Slam champion ranked No. 4, said last week she received
an "insane" amount of racist comments on social media following a controversial
point in her China Open match against home player Sun Xinran on Monday.
Gauff lost to Elise Mertens two days later, saying she had "no energy" and felt
as though she would pass out.
"There is no place in sport for racial or sexist slurs and abuse," the United
Nations' human rights office said. "Players, coaches, and sports bodies need to
stand up for those facing such attacks and fans need to push back against those
who sully sport with racism and sexism."
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