American tennis star Coco Gauff says she received racist messages from gamblers after Madrid Open exit
Tennis player Coco Gauff revealed she received racist messages from gamblers on social media following her early exit from the 2026 Madrid Open. The 22-year-old American, who lost to Linda Nosková in the Round of 16, criticized anonymous accounts for targeting her with hate after their bets did not pay off. Gauff, a Grand Slam champion, also mentioned dealing with illness during the tournament while addressing the broader issue of online abuse linked to sports betting culture.
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Sports American tennis star Coco Gauff says she received racist messages from gamblers after Madrid Open exit The 22-year-old posted on social media about anonymous accounts hiding behind fake profiles in her DMs By Chantz Martin Fox News Published April 29, 2026 8:37pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video American tennis stars shut down reporter's cynical question about US A reporter at the Australian Open is facing backlash after pressing American players with political questions tied to President Trump. Brewer Group CEO Jack Brewer weighs in on the exchange and the role of politics in sports media. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! At just 22, Coco Gauff already earned U.S. Open and French Open Grand Slam titles.
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