Coco Gauff: 'I'm not a cheater' after racist abuse over China Open replay

Coco Gauff said "I'm not a cheater" after she faced racist abuse on social media following her China Open match against Sun Xinran on October 6, 2026.

Tension in the match escalated when Gauff paused play over flickering advertising boards, an interruption that led to a controversial replay.

The backlash prompted discussions about sportsmanship and fairness, and Gauff highlighted the protocol for video reviews.