Gauff exits China Open after physical collapse and withdrawal from Wuhan
Coco Gauff lost to Elise Mertens at the China Open and withdrew from the Wuhan Open, citing physical exhaustion and the emotional toll of recent racist online abuse.
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Gauff Confronts Racist Backlash After China Open Point Dispute
Coco Gauff faced intense racist online abuse after stopping play during her China Open match against Sun Xinran due to a flickering light. Gauff won the point on replay and the match but later lost to Elise Mertens, citing the emotional toll of the harassment. The WTA condemned the abuse and is seeking action against the content.
Gauff defends China Open point replay, faces Mertens after racist backlash
Coco Gauff won her China Open third-round match against 16-year-old Sun Xinran 7-5, 6-1, but faced significant online racist abuse after stopping play to challenge a flickering advertising board. Gauff defended her actions as rule-compliant and expressed sympathy for the distraught opponent, who was making her WTA Tour debut. The WTA condemned the harassment, and Gauff subsequently lost to Elise Mertens in the fourth round, citing the emotional toll of the abuse.
Gauff Denies Cheating After Racist Online Backlash Follows China Open Point Replay
Coco Gauff faced a surge of racist abuse on social media after winning her China Open match against Sun Xinran, a dispute stemming from a replayed point caused by a flickering light. Gauff defended her actions as rule-compliant and expressed sympathy for her opponent, while the WTA noted a significant rise in online harassment against female players.
sports4 days ago
Gauff Confronts Racist Backlash After Disputed Point in China Open Win
Coco Gauff won her China Open third-round match against 16-year-old Sun Xinran 7-5, 6-1, but faced a surge of racist online abuse after stopping play to challenge a flickering advertising board. Gauff defended her actions as rule-compliant and expressed sympathy for the distraught opponent, who was making her WTA Tour debut.
US Open semifinal crowd leaves players to a silent goodbye as Rybakina advances
In the US Open semifinal, Coco Gauff’s late overhead was celebrated by the Arthur Ashe crowd but met with silence after the shot went long, allowing Elena Rybakina to win and prompting a post-match scene where fans left quickly and left the winner with dwindling attendance; the piece condemns the crowd’s behavior as lacking basic decency and argues the event should have allowed more time to appreciate the players, highlighting issues around ticketing and the culture at marquee tennis events.
Rybakina's comeback sets up US Open final against Sabalenka
Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semifinals and will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final; Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula to reach the title match. Rybakina is set to overtake Sabalenka for the world No. 1 next week, while Sabalenka seeks a third straight Flushing Meadows title.
Rybakina Rallies Past Gauff to Set Up Sabalenka US Open Final Showdown
Elena Rybakina recovered from a first-set deficit to beat Coco Gauff 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the US Open semifinals, earning a spot in the final against Aryna Sabalenka and sealing a rise to world No. 1 after the tournament.
Rybakina survives Gauff comeback to reach US Open final against Sabalenka
Coco Gauff took the first set 6-3, but Elena Rybakina rallied to win the next two sets 6-4, 6-4, advancing to the US Open final where she will face Aryna Sabalenka after Sabalenka’s semi win over Jessica Pegula.
Gauff, Rybakina set for US Open 2026 semifinal showdown
The U.S. Open 2026 women’s semifinals feature Coco Gauff vs. Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula, with the top four seeds advancing to the final four for the first time at a major since 2009. SI previews expect Sabalenka to win in three sets over Pegula and Gauff to prevail in three over Rybakina, setting up a rematch of the 2023 final.
Gauff survives Andreeva meltdown to reach US Open semifinals after near-disqualification scare
Coco Gauff staged a dramatic comeback to beat Mirra Andreeva in a US Open quarterfinal after Andreeva squandered two match points and flirted with disqualification by nearly hitting a cameraman with a racquet; Gauff advances to the semifinals against Elena Rybakina, who is poised to become world No. 1 after Zheng’s win and Sabalenka’s drop.
Gauff rides unshakable belief to edge Andreeva and reach US Open semis
Coco Gauff overcame a rough start, dropping the first set and facing elimination twice in a tense second-set tiebreak, before rallying to defeat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-2 to reach the US Open semifinals. She drew inspiration from Frances Tiafoe’s comeback on the same day and emphasized belief as a key weapon as she prepares to face Elena Rybakina for a spot in the final.
Gauff survives Andreeva scare to reach US Open semifinals
Coco Gauff overcame a rough start to outlast Mirra Andreeva in a dramatic US Open quarterfinal, saving two match points in the second-set tiebreak and closing with a 2-6, 7-6(7), 6-2 victory to reach the semifinals against Elena Rybakina.
Gauff Rallies Past Andreeva as Rybakina Clinches No.1 at US Open 2026
Coco Gauff clawed back from a set down to beat Mirra Andreeva in a dramatic US Open quarter-final, saving two match points in the second-set tiebreak and winning 2-6, 7-6(9-7), 6-2 to reach the semi-finals. Elena Rybakina beat Zheng Qinwen in three sets to claim the world No. 1 ranking, as the women's semi-finals were set with Sabalenka vs Pegula and Gauff vs Rybakina.
Gauff survives two match points to reach US Open semi against Rybakina
Coco Gauff came from a set down, saving two match points, to defeat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6(9-7), 6-2 and reach the US Open semi against Elena Rybakina, who beat Zheng Qinwen to become world No.1. The win kept Gauff on track for back-to-back Grand Slam semis, while top seeds dominated the quarters as Rybakina secured the top ranking by advancing to the late stage.