The Times of India
Gaurav Kalra
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Online hate is stealing the joy from sport
Athletes are increasingly paying a psychological price for the anger of fans who mistake sporting disappointment for a licence to abuse. Coco Gauff experienced extensive online abuse after her match in Beijing due to a disrupted rally. This incident sparked d…
At a tournament in Beijing last week, Coco Gauff was serving at 45 in the opening set against Chinas 16-year-old Sun Xinran. Gauff stopped midway in a rally, distracted by a flickering advertising bo… [+3775 chars]
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