In a recent tennis match, Ostapenko's unconventional response to her 5th straight defeat against Azarenka, involving a lackluster racquet dangle instead of a traditional handshake, has sparked discussions and reactions across the tennis community. This incident was notably highlighted by Azarenka's comment, 'She'll try anything.' The gesture was perceived as disrespectful by many, including tennis fans and commentators, leading to widespread criticism of Ostapenko's sportsmanship.
Tennis fans fume at ‘disrespectful’ act after ugly end to match between Azarenka and Ostapenko https://t.co/DcmIB3ZpvG https://t.co/DcmIB3ZpvG
Ostapenko REFUSES to shake Azarenka's hand 😡👀 https://t.co/ueyWBh0BJJ
Meilleure non poignée de main de l'année.🤣🤣 La réaction d'Azarenka quand elle voit la raquette tendue d'Ostapenko. Dans sa tête, elle est comme ça : "Mais elle fout quoi, allez c'est bon, elle m'a gavé, elle me prend pour qui." https://t.co/0po72O1YMQ
Three times of azarenka&Ostapenko's handshake in 2024. https://t.co/cCLhMiesls
Ostapenko’s idea of a handshake after a 5th straight defeat to Azarenka was to dangle her racquet in her direction whilst walking back to the chair. 😂 ‘She’ll try anything’ - Azarenka.