Yulia Putintseva defends herself over controversial interaction with US Open ball girl as criticism mounts

Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva has been facing backlash for her behavior towards a ball girl during her U.S. Open match. Fans felt she humiliated the girl, prompting Putintseva to issue apologies on social media. She explained that she was upset by her performance and denied any disrespectful intent. Putintseva shared photos to show her emotions at the time and expressed regret if the girl felt offended. She also mentioned working on something special for the girl named Kate, emphasizing that she never sees herself as better than anyone. Despite admitting to getting angry on the court at times, Putintseva hopes people will understand her perspective.