Coco Gauff
In short
American professional tennis player. She is currently in the news following a controversial match at the China Open where she faced significant racist abuse on social media after a disputed point against Sun Xinran.
Who they are now
She is a top-ranked professional tennis player with a career-high singles ranking of world No. 2. She is also a former world No. 1 in doubles.
Why they are in the news
People are searching for her because she called out an 'insane' amount of racist bullying and cheating allegations on social media following a controversial rally during her China Open win.
An example of their work
She is a two-time Grand Slam champion, having won the 2023 US Open and the 2025 French Open. She also secured the 2024 WTA Finals title.