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.