Coco Gauff reports racist abuse from gamblers after Madrid Open defeat

10 articles · Updated · Fox News · Apr 30

After losing to Linda Nosková in the Madrid Open Round of 16, Gauff revealed receiving racist messages from angry gamblers via social media.
Gauff, who battled illness during the tournament, shared her experience on TikTok, highlighting the abuse tied to gamblers’ lost wagers.
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