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Yulia Putintseva Apologizes for US Open Ball Girl Incident Amid Backlash

Sep 2, 2024, 01:40 AM

Kazakhstani tennis player Yulia Putintseva has issued a public apology following backlash over her behavior towards a ball girl during the US Open. The incident, described as 'terrible' and 'disgusting' by commentators including Boris Becker and Piers Morgan, led to Putintseva being booed by the crowd. The controversy arose from what was perceived as 'obnoxious' and 'arrogant' actions on the court, where she 'humiliated' a ball girl, prompting widespread criticism and necessitating a formal apology from the athlete.