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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.
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