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Yulia Putintseva Apologizes After US Open Ball Girl Incident Sparks Backlash

Sep 2, 2024, 02:34 AM

Kazakhstani tennis player Yulia Putintseva has issued a public apology following a controversial incident involving a ball girl during her match at the US Open yesterday. The incident, which took place during her match against Jasmine Paolini, involved Putintseva's perceived mistreatment of the ball girl, leading to widespread criticism and backlash. Notable figures such as Boris Becker and Piers Morgan condemned her actions, describing them as 'terrible behavior' and 'disgusting arrogance'. The crowd reportedly booed Putintseva following the incident. In response to the backlash, Putintseva apologized for her behavior, acknowledging the negative impact of her actions, which were described as having humiliated the ball girl.