In a candid interview during Roland Garros 2024, Kazakh tennis player Yulia Putintseva opened up about the striking difference between her behavior on the court and her personality away from it. Known for her intense energy and emotional displays during matches, Putintseva admitted that even she is sometimes surprised when watching replays of her own performances.
“I look at my behaviour on court and say, ‘Who is that?’” she remarked with a laugh, acknowledging the passionate and sometimes volatile image she projects during competition. Despite the fierce demeanor, she emphasized that off the court, she is far more relaxed and easygoing—a contrast that often catches fans and even fellow players off guard.
The interview offered a glimpse into the mindset of a player who thrives on emotion and intensity, using it as fuel to compete at the highest level. Yet it also revealed a thoughtful and self-aware athlete who understands the duality of her public and private selves. Putintseva’s reflections highlight the complexity of professional athletes, whose personas are often shaped as much by the demands of their sport as by their own inner worlds.
Yulia Putintseva in 2025
Now the world no.34, Yulia played her last match on the 1st of January 1970 when she surrendered to world no.85 Maria Sakkari 7-5 7-6(6) in the 1st round in Bad Homburg (draw).
At present, during this year Yulia has managed to achieve an overall 15-16 win-loss record. Yulia Putintseva’s best accomplishment of this season was reaching the semifinal in Adelaide.