Tiafoe, Osaka, Gauff and more players say enough is enough

In the midst of the ongoing pandemic, America is experiencing a second wave, so to speak. More tragedy has come barreling through the country in a time where the world is fragmented from COVID-19. George Floyd died on May 25 after Minneapolis officers took a series of actions in which violated the policies of their department.

"I can't breathe," were among Floyd's last words in the tragic video that went viral, causing outrage. In turn, star athletes—including tennis players Serena Williams, Frances Tiafoe, Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka—are using their breath to exhale change.

"I hope everyone is doing well through this crazy time," Tiafoe said in an Instagram video. "Ayan Broomfield [Tiafoe's girlfriend and 2019 NCAA national champion] and I felt the need to reach out and express our feelings for what is and what has been going on here in America."

The world No. 81 has shifted his focus from tennis matters to the unjust deaths of African Americans, such as Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and countless others.

"We wanted to do a small gesture to spread awareness about the unjust deaths of many African Americans here in this country," Broomfield said. "This is definitely bigger than tennis and we all need to use our platforms to come together regardless of class, gender, ethnicity or any other categories."

Crusader of social justice, pioneer and tennis champion Billie Jean King also shared Tiafoe's message on her Twitter.

Using two hashtags, #Racquetsdownhandsup and #Handsupdontshoot, the couple put their racquets on the floor and put their hands up, hoping to show the world that people of color deserve the same respect and treatment that is too often denied.

Serena, Gael Monfils, Coco Gauff, Heather Watson, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and many more pros also placed their hands up in the emotional video.

Floyd's death has tipped boiling waters as protestors of all backgrounds, communities, colors and ethnicities are flooding cities across the United States calling for awareness and justice.

Osaka has been joining the protests and using her platform to the fullest.

The 22-year-old, who has been spotted at a couple of protests, has vented her frustrations to her huge following.

The #TennisForEquality video aims to push not only the United States but also the world to continue to educate themselves, donate, speak out and to most importantly, love all.

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter,” Tiafoe said on Instagram, quoting Martin Luther King. "Thank you to everyone that joined us in this, it starts with each and every one of us."