Drama Unfolds: Yulia Putintseva's Wimbledon Encounter with a 'Dangerous' Spectator

Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva requested the removal of a spectator during her Wimbledon match, citing concerns over their behavior. Describing the individual as 'crazy' and 'dangerous,' play resumed after security intervened, but Putintseva ended up losing to Amanda Anisimova in straight sets.


Devdiscourse News Desk | London | Updated: 01-07-2025 04:49 IST | Created: 01-07-2025 04:49 IST
Drama Unfolds: Yulia Putintseva's Wimbledon Encounter with a 'Dangerous' Spectator
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Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan raised concerns at Wimbledon on Monday when she requested the removal of a spectator during her opening match against Amanda Anisimova.

Putintseva, describing the spectator as 'crazy' and 'dangerous,' approached the umpire on Court 15, demanding action before continuing the match.

Despite a visibly emotional state, play resumed following intervention from security personnel, leading to Putintseva's quick defeat with a 6-0, 6-0 scoreline.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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