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Yulia Putintseva faced backlash from tennis fans following her third-round loss at the US Open, with many criticizing her conduct on the court. During the match, Putintseva’s actions were deemed “disrespectful” by viewers, leading to a wave of negative reactions on social media.
One incident, in particular, caught the attention of fans. After a frustrating point, Putintseva was seen aggressively tossing the ball towards a ball girl. This act sparked outrage, with some fans suggesting that the ball girl “should’ve taken the ball and thrown it in her face,” while others labeled Putintseva as a “nasty person” for her behavior.
@PutintsevaYulia being a grownup today when losing to @JasminePaolini at @usopen. @TheTennisLetter @andyroddick @BenRothenberg @josemorgado pic.twitter.com/Ythdc8cbYV
— Meredith Thompson (@MerThomp) August 31, 2024
The incident overshadowed the match itself, as Putintseva’s conduct became a major talking point. The criticism reflects the high expectations for sportsmanship in tennis, with fans quick to call out behavior they consider inappropriate or disrespectful.
Yulia Putintseva in 2024
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Now the world no.32, Yulia played her last match on the 31st of August when she surrendered to world no.5 Jasmine Paolini 6-3 6-4 in the 3rd round of the U.S. Open (draw).
At present, during this year Putintseva owns a 35-18 record. Putintseva has won 1 title in Birmingham.
Yulia Putintseva will take on the world no.94 Laura Siegemund in the . Their record is 1-1.
The Kazakhstani clinched 1 title in 2024 in Birmingham.