The US Open is slowly nearing the playoffs and we all are happy to see some great performances from the players. This has been a Grand slam event filled with some of the most dramatic results and games we have ever seen this season. The tournament is a huge example of why the game of tennis is one of the most unpredictable games in the World of sports right now.
There is no doubt that all of us have enjoyed the season so far, but sometimes there are some dramatic moments which does not make a player look good at all. There are some things which are considered unethical in the world of sports which we the officials have to make sure is not repeated at all. It is great to be passionate in the World of sports, but there should be some discipline as well.
Putintseva disrespects ball kid during match
The moment we talk about discipline in the sport of tennis the example of Yulia Putintseva is not the best at all. The Kazakhstani player is no doubt one of the most underrated players in the WTA scene who has made it to three Grand Slam quarter finals and also beat World number one Iga Swiatek in Wimbledon this season. However, her actions in the 3rd round match against Paolini where she was disrespecting the ball girl did not sit well with the fans on social media.
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This attitude from Putintseva, very disrespectful to a person just doing their job. Shouldn’t matter what the score is…🤦♂️
— Olly 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) September 1, 2024
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There is no doubt that we understand the frustration of Putintseva who was having a bad day on the court, however the attitude shown towards the ball girl who still kept her cool while World number 27 was showing a terrible attitude towards her during the US Open match. This was not something that the fans will enjoy at all and has really painted her as a villain on social media.
Here is how the fans have reacted-
also straight red card
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) September 1, 2024
I mean if there was ever an argument for an unsportsmanlike conduct violation, that’s it right there! Appalling 🤦♂️
— Dr Francois Potgieter (@DrF_Potgieter) September 1, 2024
I like the ball kids attitude
— Abhinav 👻 Akula (@abhinavshakes1) September 1, 2024
She didn't bothered how the player is reacting she just did her job
I appreciate the ball kid for her attitude she didn't cared at all she just focused to do her job
Putintseva you need to look on your attitude and respect the ball kid#USOpen
Cringe from PUTINTSEVA
— Info Tênis Brasil 🎾 (@InfoTenisBR) September 1, 2024
The player is a pro child, but the ball girl is a child pro.
— Wenli Liu (@WenliLiuIMP) September 1, 2024
Should be DQ and banned for a year
— Dennis💥 (@Zedd29x) September 1, 2024
What the hell?
— Jim Bonds (@jibo0987) September 1, 2024
Awful behaviour….so entitled!
— NovakDjokovicUKFan-Linda🐊🦋🐺 2️⃣4️⃣🥇#djokovic𓃵 (@DjokovicUk) September 1, 2024