{
  "id": 12378808,
  "title": "‘I'm not a cheater’: Coco Gauff hits back at racist abuse after China Open row",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/im-not-a-cheater-coco-gauff-hits-back-at-racist-abuse-after-china",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T12:23:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/top-stories/you-can-dislike-me-without-being-racist-coco-gauff-hits-back-at-abuse-after-china-open-controversy/articleshow/134740393.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Coco Gauff faced a wave of racist backlash on social media after her match against Sun Xinran, prompting discussions about sportsmanship and fairness. The match's tension escalated when Gauff paused play over flickering advertising boards, leading to a controversial replay. Despite the negative comments, she highlighted the protocol for video reviews.",
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      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Daniil Medvedev disqualified from China Open after hitting spectator in face with ball",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/daniil-medvedev-disqualified-from-china-open-after-hitting-spectator",
        "published": "2026-10-05T16:13:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/gauff-condemns-racist-abuse-after-china-open-win",
        "published": "2026-10-05T21:41:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/gauff-condemns-racist-abuse-after-china-open-win-12238684",
        "published": "2026-10-05T21:48:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Gauff condemns racist abuse after China Open win",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/gauff-condemns-racist-abuse-after-china-open-win",
        "published": "2026-10-06T04:21:57.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}