The Australian Open has a new pantomime villain, as Putintseva dance inspires boos
- Posted on January 23, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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The Australian Open has a new pantomime villain, as Putintseva dance inspires boos
Yulia Putintseva told reporters after Friday’s match that the crowd was being intentionally distracting while she was playing – including coughing when she was about to play a shot.
