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Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti apologized after using offensive language toward fans during a Beijing match, clarifying it wasn’t racially motivated.
Italian tennis player Lorenzo Musetti apologized to Chinese fans after an on-court outburst during his China Open match in Beijing, where he reportedly used offensive language toward spectators during a tense second-set tiebreaker.
He clarified the remarks were directed at a few individuals causing disruptions, not Chinese people as a whole, and expressed deep regret, emphasizing his respect and admiration for China and its fans.
The incident drew social media backlash, though Musetti maintained his comments were not racially motivated.
He won the match and has previously faced disciplinary action for unsportsmanlike conduct.
This follows a similar apology by American player Taylor Townsend after criticizing Chinese cuisine.
El tenista italiano Lorenzo Musetti se disculpó después de usar un lenguaje ofensivo hacia los aficionados durante un partido en Beijing, aclarando que no estaba motivado por motivos raciales.