Coco Gauff withdraws from Wuhan Open, receives support from Rennae Stubbs

Coco Gauff has withdrawn from the Wuhan Open, the final WTA 1000 event of the season, citing fatigue. This decision follows her recent exit in the round of 16 at the China Open, where she lost to Elise Mertens. Gauff, currently fifth in the Race to the WTA Finals, is preparing for the 2027 season. After facing controversy during her previous match against Sun Xinran, Gauff has received public support from Serena Williams' coach Rennae Stubbs, who praised her sportsmanship. Stubbs emphasized the toll of external criticism on Gauff and expressed concern for the impact on fans.

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