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Tennis Star Apologizes for Making Racist Gesture

‘I DIDN’T KNOW’

Paula Badosa initially denied that she was mocking Asian people, but later apologized and took responsibility.

Liam Archacki
Liam Archacki 

Breaking News Intern

Paula Badosa plays at the China Open.
Florence Lo/Reuters
Liam Archacki

Liam Archacki

Breaking News Intern

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