ATP says ‘no evidence’ of Harrison’s racist remarks

NEW YORK: The ATP said on Friday it found no evidence that Ryan Harrison directed racist remarks at fellow American Donald Young during their stormy first-round match at the New York Open.

Young, who is black, made the allegations following his loss to Harrison on Monday during which the two players got into an argument at a change of ends.

Harrison denied any wrongdoing. The men’s tour said it conducted a full investigation and that all available evidence was reviewed, including match footage and interviews with match officials and other tournament personnel who were in close proximity to the players.

“Unfortunately, the audio recording on the match footage did not pick up verbal exchanges between the players,” the ATP said in a statement.