Coco Gauff condemned racist abuse she received on social media after stopping play during a crucial first-set point against China's Sun Xinran at the China Open. Gauff won the match, but the incident drew online targeting and a public response from the US tennis player.
BBC Sport Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.
BBC Sport Coco Gauff says she suffered racial abuse on social media after an incident during her win over Sun Xinran at the China Open.
BBC Sport Daniil Medvedev was disqualified from his China Open semi-final against Novak Djokovic in Beijing after hitting a rebounding ball into the crowd, striking a spectator in the face or eye. The incident occurred while Medvedev was trailing 7-5, 5-3, advancing Djokovic to the final against Alex de Minaur.
BBC Sport Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer, says his 22nd season will be his last. The 41-year-old Russian announced his retirement plan on Monday, beginning a farewell tour for the player who led the Capitals to their first Stanley Cup title.
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