Article 6BZ2M Sloane Stephens says racist abuse of athletes is getting worse

Sloane Stephens says racist abuse of athletes is getting worse

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  • American says she has been target of racism her entire career
  • Stephens says software to protect athletes has limited effect

Racism directed at athletes is getting worse, and software designed to protect them from abuse has little impact, former US Open champion Sloane Stephens said on Monday.

Stephens, speaking after her straight-sets victory over Karolina Pliskova in the French Open first round, said she has had to endure it her whole career.

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