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
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.
