Yulia Putintseva Faces Backlash Over US Open Ball Girl Interaction

The Kazakh tennis player issues multiple apologies after a controversial moment during her third-round loss.

Putintseva was criticized for letting balls bounce off her without acknowledging the ball girl.
She initially apologized, explaining she was frustrated by her performance and deep in thought.
Critics, including Boris Becker, condemned her behavior as disrespectful.
Putintseva later elaborated, saying the incident was misinterpreted from a short video clip.
She plans to make a special gesture for the ball girl to make amends.